Question

Which of the following is the Indian breed sheep?
A) Vembur sheep
B) Nilgiri sheep
C) Macheri sheep
D) None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: India has different animals including goats, sheep, which are used for livestock. Sheep have a number of breeds which have different qualities like they grow best and warm wool, good meat. Most sheep are found in dry and Stony areas because they have no other options for livestock.

Complete answer: Option A:- Vembur sheep:- These sheep are basically white in color which have brown and black spots all over the body. Male and female sheep have different distinguishing features. Virudhunagar is a place where these sheep are found. Virudhunagar is situated in Tamil Nadu which is in South India.
Option B:- Nilgiri sheep -The Nilgiri Mountains form part of the Western Ghats in western Tamil Nadu, India. They have their name because of the Nilgiri mountain. Nilgiri sheep yield one of the best wool in India. Nilgiri sheep are only found in the Nilgiri mountains. Nilgiri sheep are at the risk of extinction so a national program has been introduced to save them.
Option C:- Mecheri sheep- Macheri sheep are found in the Coimbatore district which is situated in Tamil Nadu. It is a state of South India. Mecheri sheep is light brown in colour and it is a normal build sheep. These sheep's bodies are covered in very small hair. The breed has a very small tail. Mecheri sheepskin is considered as one of the best quality skin in all Indian bred sheep. It is used for export quality for leather making.
Option D:- All of the above- It includes all the three options which have Vembur sheep, Nilgiri sheep, and Mecheri sheep. All these breeds are found in India. At different places and with different qualities and characteristics.

So, the correct answer is option "D".

Note: All these sheep are found in India. But at different places. Sheep require very little care. They are herbivores in nature and generally survive on small plants. The male can weigh around 45kgs to above 150kgs. females can vary on this scale. Females will weigh around 45kgs to above 100 kgs.