Consider the following statements about Vechur cattle breed 1. Vechur is the world’* largest cow. 2. It is indigenous breed found in Kerala.

Question

Consider the following statements about Vechur cattle breed

1. Vechur is the world’* largest cow.

2. It is indigenous breed found in Kerala.

3. Its milk protein has medicinal value.

4. Commonly used in farming as draught animal.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 2, 3 and 4

(d) 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is: (c) 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

The Vechur cattle is a rare breed of Bos indicus, named after the village Vechoor in Kottayam district of the state of Kerala in India. Its average length is 124 cm and height is 87 cm, according to the Guineas Book of Records, it’* the smallest cattle breed in the world. Its milk is considered to have medicinal properties. Unlike other cattle, they can resist drought by being hardy towards it.