Mohair Producing Goat Breed
The mohair-producing breed of goat is:
- Saanen
- Angora — Correct Answer
- Changthangi
- Chegu
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Angora
Angora goat (origin: Turkey) produces Mohair — white, soft, silky hairs. It is also known as "sheep-like goat" (Table 24).
Important Fibre-Producing Goat Breeds
- Angora → Mohair (Turkey)
- Changthangi → Pashmina (Ladakh) — used for high-quality Kashmiri rugs/shawls
- Chegu → Pashmina (Lahul & Spiti valleys, HP)
Key Distinction
Mohair ≠ Pashmina. Mohair comes from Angora goats (Turkey), while Pashmina comes from Changthangi and Chegu goats (Indian Himalayas).
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Saanen: Known as "Milk Queen" — a dairy goat breed from Switzerland.
- Changthangi & Chegu: Produce Pashmina, not Mohair.
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