Q. With reference to Vechur cow, consider the following statements:
1.It is a rare breed of cattle indigenous to Kerala.
2.It is one of the largest indigenous breeds of cattle found in India.
3.The White Revolution led to a decline in the Vechur population.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Vechur cow is a rare breed of cattle indigenous to Kerala, specifically from the Vechur village in Kottayam district. It is the smallest cattle breed in the world and is known for its high milk-producing capacity despite its small size. The White Revolution, which focused on increasing milk production in India through cross-breeding of indigenous cows with high-yielding foreign breeds, led to a decline in the Vechur population.
Statement 2 is incorrect. They are known for being the smallest cattle breed in the world.
Source: The Hindu
