Question

Which is a exotic breed of cow?
A. Sahiwal
B. Gir
C. Sindhi
D. Jersey

Answer 1

Hint: Exotic breeds are those breeds of animals which have been introduced from foreign countries. They are generally used for crossbreeding.

Complete answer:
Sahiwal is one of the best dairy breeds in the Punjab region of present-day India and Pakistan. They have a high heat tolerance and high milk production. Due to their high heat tolerance, they have been exported to many Asian countries as well as Africa and the Caribbean. Hence, ‘option A’ is incorrect.
Gir is the famous milk cattle breed in India. They are generally found in Gir hills in the state of Gujarat and have since spread to neighbouring states like Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Hence, ‘option B’ is incorrect.
Sindhi is one of the most popular cattle breeds kept for milk production. They originated in Hyderabad (Pakistan) and Bikaner (India). They are often crossbred with temperate (European) origin dairy breeds in many countries to combine their heat tolerance with the higher milk production found in temperate regions. Hence, ‘option C’ is incorrect.
Jersey is a breed of cattle originating in Jersey, one of the Channel Islands. It is believed to have originated from France. They yield high production of milk, almost ten times their own weight. They are also well adapted to different climates and environments and can tolerate heat very well. For this reason, they have been exported to many countries of the world, such as Denmark, New Zealand and the United States.

Note: Jersey is typically light brown in colour and can range from grey to dull black. They can also have white patches which may cover most parts of the body. It often has a black nose bordered by an almost white muzzle. It is relatively small in size, about 400-450kgs in weight and has a fine but strong frame.