Which buffalo breed, native to the Ferozepur border of Punjab and Pakistan, is recognized by diagnostic white markings on forehead, muzzle, eyes, and all four feet ('Panch Kalyani')?

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Which buffalo breed, native to the Ferozepur border of Punjab and Pakistan, is recognized by diagnostic white markings on forehead, muzzle, eyes, and all four feet ('Panch Kalyani')? (किस भैंस की नस्ल के माथे, चेहरे, थूथन और चारों पैरों पर सफेद निशान पाए जाते हैं जिसके कारण इसे 'पंच कल्याणी' (Panch Kalyani) कहा जाता है?)

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Correct Answer: Option A. Nili-Ravi (नीली-रावी). Explanation: Nili-Ravi buffaloes possess distinctive white markings on forehead, face, muzzle, legs (white socks), and tail switch, known traditionally as 'Panch Kalyani', along with walled (cat-like) eyes.

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Option B: Murrah

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Option C: Mehsana

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Option D: Jaffarabadi

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Which buffalo breed, native to the Ferozepur border of Punjab and Pakistan, is recognized by diagnostic white markings on forehead, muzzle, eyes, and all four feet ('Panch Kalyani')?