Q. Which one amongst the following has the largest livestock population in the world? (UPSC Prelims 2008)
Answer: India
Notes: India has the world's largest livestock population, with approximately 535.78 million as per the 20th Livestock Census (2019), accounting for 37.28% of global cattle and buffalo numbers. This surpasses China, USA, and Brazil. India's cattle, buffalo, and goat populations are the highest globally, supported by its agrarian economy and cultural reliance on livestock for milk, draft power, and meat.