What are the most common livestock in your locality?
The most common livestock vary by region.
In most parts of India, cows, buffaloes, goats, and poultry birds are commonly reared.
Other livestock include sheep, pigs, camels (in desert regions), yaks (in Himalayan regions), and mithun (in Northeast India).
India ranks first in the world for cow and goat population and is the largest producer of milk.
Explanation
The chapter states that India ranks number one in the world for cow and goat population and has the highest diversity among cows with 43 registered native breeds. Common farm animals mentioned include poultry birds, cattle, buffaloes, bulls, sheep, yaks, mithun, pigs and camels.
Solution Steps
The most common livestock vary by region.
In most parts of India, cows, buffaloes, goats, and poultry birds are commonly reared.
Other livestock include sheep, pigs, camels (desert regions), yaks (Himalayan regions), and mithun (Northeast India).
India ranks first in the world for cow and goat population.
India is the largest producer of milk.