• Gir Cattle Breed Profile:
• Origin: Gir forests of Kathiawar (Gujarat).
• Conformation:
• Prominently convex, bulging forehead (shield-like) protecting the brain.
• Heavy, long, pendulous drooping ears that resemble a curled leaf (folded like a scoop), hanging loosely downwards.
• Horns originate from the base of the crown and curl backwards and downwards.
• Famous milch breed of indigenous zebu (Bos indicus) cattle.
• nalysis:
• (Gir): Correct breed characterized by drooping ears.

Correct option: (3) Gir

• Longitudinal Distribution (West to East):
• Surti (C): Native to Anand, Kaira, and Baroda districts of Gujarat ($\approx 72.5^\circ\text{E}$ Longitude - Westernmost).
• Purnathadi (D): Native to Vidarbha region (Purna river valley, Akola/Amravati) of Maharashtra ($\approx 77^\circ\text{E}$ Longitude).
• Chhatisgarhi (A): Native to plains of Chhattisgarh ($\approx 81.5^\circ\text{E}$ Longitude).
• Chilika (B): Native to the coastal lagoon perimeter of Chilika lake in Odisha ($\approx 85.3^\circ\text{E}$ Longitude - Easternmost).
• Correct West to East Sequence:

• nalysis:
• ((C), (D), (A), (B)): Correct.

Correct option: (3) (C), (D), (A), (B).

• Animal Identification Technologies:
• Traditional identification methods include ear tagging, tattooing, and branding (hot-iron or freeze branding).
• Modern, advanced precision technologies encompass:
• Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID): Microchip transponders, RFID ear tags, and rumen boluses enabling automated individual identification.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Vision: Automated facial recognition, muzzle print scanning, and thermal imaging for touchless animal identification and monitoring.
• nalysis:
• In evaluating modern technological options, AI and RFID represent advanced precision tools.

Correct option: (4) (A) only,

• Feeding Standards for Adult Breeding Bulls:
• An adult breeding bull requires adequate nutrition to maintain body condition and support vigorous spermatogenesis and libido.
• In addition to ad libitum maintenance roughage ($20 - 25\text{ kg}$ green fodder and dry straw):
• breeding bull in regular service is fed $2.0 - 2.5\text{ kg}$ of balanced concentrate mixture daily (containing $16-18\%\text{ CP}$ and $70\%\text{ TDN}$).
• nalysis:
• (2.5 kg): Correct standard concentrate allowance.

Correct option: (2) 5kg