Q. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
  1. Milch Animals- milk giving
  2. Draught Animals- used for labour
  3. Bos Indicus- buffaloes
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Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: Cattle husbandry is done for two purposes- milk and draught labour for agricultural work such as tilling, irrigation and carting. Indian cattle belong to two different species, Bos indicus, cows, and Bos bubalis, buffaloes. Milk-producing females are called milch animals (dairy animals), while the ones used for farm labour are called draught animals.
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