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Which of the following breed of sheep is also called 'Merino of Rajasthan'?
The correct answer is Chokla. Explaination: Chokla produces the finest carpet wool of all the Indian sheep breeds, hence it is called œMerino of Rajasthan or œIndian merino or œMerino of India. Chokla is also called œShekhwati, œ Chappar, and œRaata munda where the former two were derived from their habitat and Raata Munda is derived from the characteristic face color of the sheep (œRaata - Dark brown or Tan; œMunda - Face)The face, generally devoid of wool is reddish-brown or dark brown in color, and the color is extended up to the middle of the neck. Chokla is light to medium-sized animals. The breeding tracts are Churu, Nagaur, and Sikar districts of Rajasthan. Based upon the Agroecological region, Chokla is classified under North-western Arid and Semi-Arid. The wool coat on the body is dense and covers the entire body including the belly and the greater part of the legs. Additional Information BreedPoints to RememberPugalAlso known as œRataannaThe breed is named after its home tract pugal area of Bikaner district in RajasthanFleece varies from white to light brown in colorThe face is black in color with light brown strips on either side above the eyes and the lower jaw is light brown in colorNaliThe breed is named after an area called Nali in RajasthanWhite in color, the face is light brown which may extend to its neck. Medium-sized animalsProduces coarse, dense, and long stapled white fleeceMalpuraThe breed is named after Malpura taluka in RajasthanMalpura is well built, with a square compact body. The face is light brown in color, extending up to its neckMalpua produces white fleece and it is extremely hairy and coarse.
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