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Which of the following are Indian cattle?

(i) Bos indicus

(ii) Bos domestica

(iii) Bos bubalis

(iv) Bos vulgaris

(a) (i) and (iii)

(b) (i) and (ii)

(c) (ii) and (iii)

(d) (iii) and (iv)

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Answer: A

Bos is derived from Latin which means a cow or a bull

Bos indicus: Also termed as Zebu are domestic cattle which originates from Indian subcontinent and South Asia and are a part of Indian cattle. They are also known as humped cattle.

Bos domestica: They are the African species.

Bos bubalis: They are generally termed as wild water buffalo and are found in parts of India and Southeast Asia.

Bos vulgaris: This species is mainly found in Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan and does not belong to Indian cattle breed.

Hence, the correct option is A.

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