Question: Which of the following states is the largest wool producer in the country?
Options:
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Jammu and Kashmir
Himachal Pradesh
🔹 Rajasthan is the largest wool-producing state in India and represents 30% of the wool production in the country.
🔹 India ranks second in sheep population and accounts for more than 4.03% of the world’s sheep population.
🟢 Key Points
→ Rajasthan is the largest wool-producing state in India.
→ It represents 30% of the total wool production in the country.
→ India ranks second in sheep population globally, contributing to more than 4.03% of the world's sheep population.
🛑 Additional Information
→ Important breeds of sheep:
🔹 Deccani: Origin – Deccan Plateau, Primary Purposes – Meat, Adaptation to Arid Climate
🔹 Nellore: Origin – Andhra Pradesh, Primary Purposes – Meat, Skin
🔹 Nali: Origin – Rajasthan, Primary Purposes – Meat, Wool
🔹 Gaddi: Origin – Himalayan Region, Primary Purposes – Meat, Wool
🔹 Chokla: Origin – Rajasthan, Primary Purposes – Meat, Wool, Skin
🔹 Magra: Origin – Rajasthan, Primary Purposes – Meat, Wool, Survival Instincts
🔹 Marwari: Origin – Rajasthan, Primary Purposes – Meat, Wool
🔹 Bakharwal: Origin – Jammu and Kashmir, Primary Purposes – Meat, Wool