Question

Which breed of Indian goat is known to produce pashmina?
$A.$ Osmanabadi
$B.$ Kodi aadu
$C.$ Changthangi
$D.$ Sirohi

Answer 1

Hint: There are many types of breed of goat in India. In our country there are $26$ registered breeds of goat. Out of these, the high genetic merit indigenous registered breeds exist are only $12$ breeds. The $12$ breeds of genetic meat goat have a population of $4.5$ crore out of total pollution $13.5$ crore.

Complete step by step answer:
Out of these four types of breed, pashmina is Changthangi. Changthangi goat is known to produce fibre used to prepare pashmina.
Osmanabadi goat: it is found in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra. It is a large size animal. It is found in a variety of coat colors but mainly it is found in black color with brown or white patches found on it. It is used for both purposes such as meat and milk production.
Kodi aadu: it is mainly found in Ottapidaram, Pudur and Nagalapuram. Also found in Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram. It has a tall, long lean, leggy with slender body. The color of this breed is predominantly white hair coat with splashes of black or red color with a dark dorsal line.
Changthangi: The Changthangi goat is mainly found in the cold, arid region surrounding Ladakh in Kashmir. It is also known as pashmina goat or Changra goat. The breed was also reared for meat production in the past. This type of goat grows a thick, warm undercoat which is the source or Kashmir Pashmina wool.
Sirohi: The Sirohi goat is an Indian breed, which is native to the Sirohi district of Rajasthan. It is found mainly in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. It is a medium sized animal. It has a brown coat color having light or brown color patches on the coat. It has flat and drooping ears, curved horns and short coarse hairs.
Therefore, the correct option is (C).

Note:
The pashmina goat and Changthangi goat is also known as Changra. They are raised for ultra-fine cashmere wool also known as pashmina once woven. These goats are generally domesticated. The pashmina wool is used for making shawls.