Question

Which of the following breeds of buffaloes is mostly demanded?
A. Surti
B. Murrah
C. Jaffrabadi
D. Bhadawari

Answer 1

Hint: The breed is known internationally for its high yield and can produce up to 32 kg of milk a day, about twice as much as the ordinary buffalo.

Complete Answer:
Buffaloes are found in almost all regions of India and can be considered the backbone of the milk and milk processing industry in India. Approximately half of the total milk produced in the country comes from buffaloes, although the population is almost half the population of the cow population. There are 13 well-known native buffalo breeds in India.

There are two general types of buffaloes, namely swamp buffaloes and river buffaloes. The main buffalo population of India is of the river buffalo. India has some of the finest buffalo breeds in the world. Some of the most popular river buffalo breeds are Murrah, Nili-Ravi, Surti, Mehsana, Jaffarabadi and Bhadawari.

Murrah is the most popular buffalo breed. It is a kind of domestic water buffalo kept for milk production. They are jet black in colour, often with white marks on the face or thighs. The average milk production is 2200 litres per lactation period of 310 days. Haryana is home to the world-famous Murrah buffaloes popularly regarded as the 'Black Gold of India'. The state has long been the main source of Murrah germplasm for other states as well as abroad for the upgradation of their low production buffaloes.

Thus the correct answer is option B i.e., Murrah.

Note: The river buffaloes like to wallow in clean water from rivers, irrigation canals and ponds. They are docile in nature and commonly bred for their high fat content in milk.