Definition of Pashmina
Pashmina is:
- Wool of Sheep
- Hairs of goat — Correct Answer
- Skin of sheep
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Hairs of goat
Pashmina is fine, costly hairs harvested from goat breeds — specifically from Changthangi (Changthang, Ladakh) and Chegu (Lahul & Spiti valleys, HP) goat breeds. Pashmina is used for making high-quality Kashmiri rugs and shawls.
Key Distinction
- Pashmina: Fine hairs from GOAT (Changthangi, Chegu)
- Wool: From SHEEP (Merino, Chokla, etc.)
- Mohair: From Angora GOAT (Turkey)
Important Note
Only Chegu and Changthangi produce Pashmina. Other north temperate goat breeds like Gaddi produce medullated fibres, NOT Pashmina.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Wool of Sheep: Pashmina is goat hair, not sheep wool.
- Skin of sheep: Pelt is related to skin; Pashmina is hair fibre.
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