GK
SOIL AND AGRICULTURE
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Question
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Which one of the following Indian breeds of sheep, you will suggest meat and carpet wool production?
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Gaddi
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Nellore
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Mandya
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Deccani
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: –Lohi: These sheep are commonly seen in southern Punjab and Rajasthan. This breed of sheep is used for the production of carpet quality wool and the production of meat.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chokla grows the finest carpet wool of all the Indian breeds ranging in its quality number from 54s to 60s count. The wool produced by Chokla sheep is heterogeneous and is generally mixed with coarser fleece of other sheep before utilization as carpet wool.
Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. Merino breed of sheep is known to provide superior quality of wool. Chokla also known as Chhappar and Shekhawati is native to the districts of Churu, Nagaur and Sikar in Rajasthan is the finest carpet-wool breed found.
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