Most Prolific Sheep and Goat Breeds
Most prolific sheep and goat breeds are respectively:
- Chokla, Black Bengal
- Garole, Black Bengal — Correct Answer
- Malpura, Changthangi
- Malpura, Black Bengal
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Garole, Black Bengal
Garole (Sundarban, West Bengal) is the most prolific sheep breed of India, and Black Bengal (Nadia, West Bengal) is the most prolific (highly prolific) goat breed of India.
Interesting Fact
Both the most prolific sheep and goat breeds come from West Bengal! Prolificacy means the ability to give birth to a large number of young ones at a time.
Black Bengal — Double Record Holder
- Most prolific goat breed of India
- Best chevon (goat meat) breed of India
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Chokla, Black Bengal: Chokla is "Indian Merino" (fine wool breed), not most prolific.
- Malpura, Changthangi: Malpura is a Rajasthan sheep breed; Changthangi is a Pashmina goat — neither is the most prolific.
- Malpura, Black Bengal: Malpura is not the most prolific sheep breed.
📚 About this Topic — Animal Refresher
This multiple choice question is from Animal Refresher, Livestock Production and Management. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from Animal Refresher to strengthen your preparation.
