VGO-0131
QUESTION
Age of sexual maturity in cattle (in years)?
OPTIONS
(A) 1 – 2
(B) 2 – 8
(C) 2 – 3
(D) 4 – 5
ANSWER
(C) 2 – 3
EXPLANATION
Sexual maturity in cattle is generally attained at about 2–3 years of age, when the reproductive organs and overall body development are sufficiently mature for normal and sustained breeding performance. This is different from puberty, which occurs earlier and marks only the first attainment of reproductive capability. Therefore, option (C), 2–3 years, is correct. Option (A), 1–2 years, is more consistent with the pubertal or early breeding period in many cattle, while options (B), 2–8 years, and (D), 4–5 years, are too broad or too late for the usual age of sexual maturity in cattle.
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