Question

About one-third of India's cattle population is found in three States. They are:

  1. Bihar, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
  2. Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh
  3. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan
  4. Punjab, Orissa and Rajasthan

Answer:

Option B: Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh”.

Highest number of cattle: West Bengal > Uttar Pradesh > Madhya Pradesh > Bihar