Which of the following is NOT a reason that the Indian sacred cow can be considered adaptive?

A. Zebu cattle require less food per animal than do beef cattle.
B. Wandering cattle indirectly provide fertilizer for agricultural fields.
C. Zebu cattle are frequently slaughtered and their meat distributed on ceremonial occasions.
D. Cattle dung provides a cheap source of heating and cooking energy.
E. Cattle are an affordable form of power for peasant farmers.


Answer: C

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