Question

Which of the following is an exotic breed of sheep?
A. Nali
B. Lohi
C. Merino
D. Bakharwal

Answer 1

Hint: Sheep farming is a famous animal husbandry branch that involves raising and breeding of sheep. Sheep are reared for their meat, milk, and wool fibre. The sheepskin and parchment are also famous yields of sheep. The exotic breed of sheep from the following yields and lives longer than any other sheep breeds.

Complete answer:
> Sheep are raised largely in temperate and torrid zones. Fencing, housing, shed making, etc. are done to keep sheep flocks. Sheep are majorly reared for their wool, milk and meat.
> The selling of lambs, wool and shearing makes the income source for the farmer. There are various sheep breeds suitable for different purposes required by the farmer.
> China, Australia, India, Iran and Sudan are major countries who raise sheep and have the largest number of sheep.
> The Merino breed is an exotic sheep breed. It is a very important and popular sheep breed that originated in Spain. It is known for its very high-quality wool. These are domesticated in Australia and New Zealand.
> The foundation stocks of merino are believed to be introduced by the tribe of Berbers in Spain. They are thought to be as old as in the twelve century.
> The Merino sheep have a medium-sized body either polled or horned. The horned Merino has long and spiral-shaped horns. They have an average weight of around 80 to 150 kg.
> Merino is primarily reared for their wool, but also for the meat.
Therefore, Merino is an exotic breed of sheep. So, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: The Merino sheep are hardy animals. They are found in almost all climatic regions. They are known for their excellent forager. They are shorn once a year as their wool keeps growing continuously. Excessive coat growth may lead to heat-stress and mobility issues.