Question: Which State Government has decided to undertake a genetic study to conserve the native species of cattle?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Rajasthan
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- Maharashtra Government has decided to undertake the genetic study for the conservation of the native species of domesticated animals in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
- Under this project, the study of genetic traits of Osmanabadi goat, Red Kandhari cow, Deoni bull, and Caravan or Pashmi dogs will be done as the number of pure breeds of these animals is on the decline.
- The project will also include the analysis of their abilities and adaptation capabilities. The project will be funded by the Maharashtra government.
- These animals have never been studied at the genetic level and are on the decline, this necessitated the genetic study for the conservation of these species.