Question: Mudhol hunter dog is found in which State?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Assam
(c) Karnataka
(d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- Mudhol hunter dog is the first Indian breed of dogs to be included in the Indian Army.
- In Meerut, Army’s Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) center has completed training of 6 Mudhol hunter dogs and will be included in the army until the end of 2017.
- The first deployment of these predatory dogs will be done in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Mudhol hunter is found in northern Karnataka, which is known for its patience, agility, speed, and stamina.
- Mudhol dog is hybrid of Iranian, turkey and local species.
- In present, Indian Army is been using foreign breed dogs like the German shepherd, Labrador, and Great Swiss Mountain Dogs.
Reference:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/canine-breed-mudhol-hound-karnataka-dog-indian-army/1/1080999.html
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/a-made-in-india-hound-for-the-army/article19940354.ece
http://www.defencenews.in/article/A-Made-in-India-hound-for-the-Army-444177