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The breeds of sheep which give good quality wool are
A. Lohi and Nellore
B. Rampur and Deccini
C. Nellore and Deccini
D. Nali and Lohi

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Hint: Agriculture is the process of rearing plants or animals including fishes. It is the ultimate source of income in India at least. It requires a lot of practical knowledge to lead successful agriculture. One should know how to develop the best quality progeny from the best.

Step by step answer:The branch of science delaying with the agriculture of animals that are raised for meat, fibre, eggs, and other products. It involves day-to-day care of the animals providing them with the best quality food and nutrition. Dairy farming, cattle farming, bee farming, poultry farming, etc. come under animal husbandry. This helps us in the economic sector of the country. The sheep are one of the animals raised for the economic importance of wool. There are many species of
sheep as follows -
-The Lohi is the sheep breed found in the Southern Punjab in Pakistan. It is used for making good quality
wool carpet.
-Nellore is found in Andhra Pradesh. They are used for breeding matters and it is also used for meat
purposes.
-Rampur is the dual-purpose sheep, both for wool and meat. It is found in Himachal Pradesh. The quality
of the wool is not very good.
-Deccini is raised for the lambs. Their reproduction rate has the economic value for meat production. They are found in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
-Nail is the breed with heavy fleeces sheep in Rajasthan. It is also used to make good quality carpet.
So, the answer is option D: Nali and Lohi

Note: Patawandi is an Indian sheep used for making hosiery items like socks. It is found in Gujarat. Likewise, a rabbit is also raised for the hosiery purposes known as Angora rabbit. There are regional animals which are reared for a particular item.