RAS question
Rathi breed of cow is associated with which district?
Correct answer: (A) Bikaner.
The Rathi cow breed is associated with Bikaner district in Rajasthan.
Explanation
Rathi is a Rajasthan cattle breed linked to the north-western arid belt, and Bikaner is the district named in its native tract by the National Dairy Development Board. The breed is mainly found around Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh, and is a good milch breed adapted to dry conditions. In Rajasthan livestock geography, Bikaner is not just a random cattle-rearing district, but part of the breed's recognised home area. National Dairy Development Board Farmers' Corner lists Rathi milk-yield details, so the association is both geographical and livestock-economy related.
Why the other options are wrong
- (B) Barmer is linked with the Tharparkar breed, so it is outside the Rathi breed's recognised district association.
- (C) Nagaur is associated with the Nagori breed, not with Rathi.
- (D) Jodhpur is associated with Marwari breeds, while Rathi belongs to the Bikaner-centered north-western cattle tract.
Concept
Rajasthan's regional livestock geography includes district-wise associations of indigenous cattle breeds. RAS often covers breeds, arid adaptation and local rural economies as a compact part of Rajasthan-specific geography.