Question: Chegu goats are primarily found in which region(s) of India? (MCAER 2017)
Options:
Rajasthan and Gujarat
Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir
Maharashtra and Karnataka
Punjab and Haryana
✔Explanation: Chegu goats, known for their adaptability to harsh climates and their valuable pashmina production, are primarily found in the mountainous regions of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir in India. These regions provide the ideal environment for these goats to thrive, with their cold temperatures and rugged terrain.
-Exotic breeds are breeds that are non-native to India and are imported from foreign countries.
-Toggenburg, Saanen, Alpine, Angora and Boer are exotic goat breeds.
-These exotic breeds are noted for their high milk yield and these breeds are imported to India to upgrade our non-descript goat breeds and improve milk yield.
-Toggenburg is the oldest known dairy goat breed imported from the Toggenburg valley of Switzerland.
Native Goat Breeds Classification:
-Himalayan Region: Changthangi, Chegu
-Northern and North-Western Region: Jamunapari, Marwari, Sirohi, Zalawadi, Beetal, Kutchi, Barbari, Surti, Mehsana, Jhakrana, Gohilwadi
-Southern Region: Sanganmeri, Osmanabadi, Malabari, Kanai Adu
-Eastern Region: Black Bengal, Ganjam
-Central Region: Berari, Kathiawari
-Exotic breeds are breeds that are non-native to India and are imported from foreign countries.
-Toggenburg, Saanen, Alpine, Angora and Boer are exotic goat breeds.
-These exotic breeds are noted for their high milk yield and these breeds are imported to India to upgrade our non-descript goat breeds and improve milk yield.
-Toggenburg is the oldest known dairy goat breed imported from the Toggenburg valley of Switzerland.
Native Goat Breeds Classification:
-Himalayan Region: Changthangi, Chegu
-Northern and North-Western Region: Jamunapari, Marwari, Sirohi, Zalawadi, Beetal, Kutchi, Barbari, Surti, Mehsana, Jhakrana, Gohilwadi
-Southern Region: Sanganmeri, Osmanabadi, Malabari, Kanai Adu
-Eastern Region: Black Bengal, Ganjam
-Central Region: Berari, Kathiawari