Question: Finest wool in Rajasthan is produced by which of the following breeds?
Options:
Magra
Sonadi
Nali
Chokla
🔑 Key Points
Chokla refers to fine carpet wool Indian sheep and is reared basically for its wool quality and suitability for migration.
This breed is distributed in Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and bordering areas of Bikaner, Jaipur, and Nagaur districts of Rajasthan.
Chokla produces the finest carpet wool of all the Indian sheep breeds, hence it is called “Merino of Rajasthan,” “Indian merino,” or “Merino of India.”
Chokla refers to fine carpet wool Indian sheep and is reared basically for its wool quality and suitability for migration.
This breed is distributed in Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and bordering areas of Bikaner, Jaipur, and Nagaur districts of Rajasthan.
Chokla produces the finest carpet wool of all the Indian sheep breeds, hence it is called “Merino of Rajasthan,” “Indian merino,” or “Merino of India.”
🔴 Additional Information
Merino:
A breed of fine-wool sheep originating in Spain.
The Merino breed is known for having the softest wool of any sheep.