Season of Canary Colouration in Sheep Wool
Canary colouration in the wool of indigenous sheep breed occurs during:
- Autumn — Correct Answer
- Winter
- Monsoon
- Summer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Autumn
Canary colouration (yellow colour) in the wool of indigenous sheep breeds occurs during autumn. This is characteristic of the Nali sheep breed from Ganganagar, Churu & Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan (Table 23).
Key Facts About Canary Wool
- Nali breed is known for canary (yellow) coloured wool
- The colouration appears specifically during autumn season
- Nali belongs to the Northwestern arid & semi-arid region breeds
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Winter: Wool grows thicker in winter but canary colouration is autumn-specific.
- Monsoon: High humidity affects wool quality but not canary colouration.
- Summer: Shearing typically occurs after winter; canary colour is not a summer phenomenon.
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