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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 455

Q455

Karan Swiss was developed from the cross between

A.
Holstein × Sahiwal
B.
Friesian × Tharparkar
C.
Brown Swiss × Red Sindhi
Answer
D.
Surti × Red Sindhi

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Karan Swiss was developed from the cross between Brown Swiss × Red Sindhi.
The Karan Swiss is a composition breed of cattle developed in India at the National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI) Karnal by crossing of Sahiwal and Brown Swiss breed cows.
It is a dual-purpose breed with the oxen being well suited for work and the cows giving good quantities of milk.