Identify the incorrect statements –

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Milch breeds of buffaloes are Jamunapuri, Surti, Beetal, Zalawadi but milch breeds of goat are Murrah, Bhadawari, Jersey, Sahiwal

Explanation:
• Statement D is incorrect because it has swapped and mixed the breeds of different animals incorrectly.
• Murrah and Bhadawari are famous breeds of Buffaloes, not goats.
• Jamunapuri and Beetal are famous breeds of Goats, not buffaloes.
• Sahiwal and Jersey are breeds of Cattle, not goats or buffaloes.
• Milch breeds are those specifically reared for high milk production. In India, Murrah is the most famous milch buffalo, while Sahiwal is a top milch cattle breed.

Information Booster:
• India is the largest producer of milk in the world, largely due to the high contribution of buffalo milk.

Additional Knowledge:
• Breed statistics (Option A): These numbers vary slightly by census, but generally reflect the diverse livestock genetic resources in India recognized by NBAGR.
• Exotic breeds (Option C): Holstein-Friesian (from Netherlands) and Jersey (from UK) are commonly used in India for cross-breeding to increase milk yield.
• Dairy Population (Option B): This reflects the massive scale of the Indian dairy industry, which is a major source of livelihood for millions of rural households.