Question

The wool of __________ breed of sheep is considered of superior quality.
(A) Chokla
(B) Pungal
(C) Marwari
(D) Malpuri

Answer 1

Hint It refers to a fine wool as compared to the other producing type among the Indian Sheep. The wool which is produced by these animals is heterogeneous in terms of quality and is generally mixed with coarser fleece of other sheep for use as a carpet wool.

Complete answer:
The Chokla sheep are generally light to medium-sized. The face, usually tends to be devoid of wool, is reddish brown or at times dark brown, and the colour sometimes extends up to the middle of the neck. The skin is pink in colour. The ears are small to medium in length as well as tubular. Tail is thin and has a medium length. The coat is specifically dense and relatively fine, which covers the whole body including the belly as well as the greater part of the legs. 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. Animals that are true to the breed type are found in Sikar and Churu districts.

Hence option A is the correct answer.

Note- Chokla sheep grows the best carpet wool of all the Indian breeds ranging in its quality number from 54s to 60s count. As it is said to be the Best Carpet wool breed, Chokla produces wool with an average fiber diameter as well as medullation percentage of around 30m and 30% having a staple length of above 6.0 cm which is suitable for all kind of carpet preparation.