Question

Arrange the dairy cattle and buffaloes with respect to average age at maturity for puberty and sexual maturity in decreasing order - (A) Purebred exotic cattle
(B) Zebu cattle
(C) Buffaloes
(D) Crossbreed cattle
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (C), (D), (A), (B)
• B. (D), (B), (C), (A)
• C. (C), (B), (D), (A)
• D. (C), (A), (D), (B)

Hint:

Buffaloes take the longest to mature, while indigenous Zebu cattle mature earliest. Crossbreeds and exotic breeds fall in between.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: General maturity ages.
- Buffaloes (C): Attain puberty later, usually 36–42 months.
- Crossbreed cattle (D): Mature around 24–30 months.
- Purebred exotic cattle (A): Mature around 18–24 months.
- Zebu cattle (B): Indigenous cattle, mature early around 15–18 months.

Step 2: Decreasing order (highest → lowest).
Buffaloes (C) > Crossbreed cattle (D) > Purebred exotic cattle (A) > Zebu cattle (B)

Step 3: Match with options.
This corresponds to Option 1.

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{The decreasing order is (C), (D), (A), (B).}} \]