Which of the following is NOT a reason that the Indian sacred cow is adaptive, according to Harris's studies?

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


Ans: c. Zebu cattle are frequently slaughtered and their meat distributed on ceremonial occasions.

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