Sheep-Like Goat and Goat-Like Sheep
"Sheep-like goat" is __________ and "goat-like sheep" is __________:
- Angora, Nellore — Correct Answer
- Nellore, Angora
- Angora, Mandya
- Changthangi, Nellore
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Angora, Nellore
Angora goat (Turkey) is known as "sheep-like goat" because of its Mohair (white, soft, silky hairs) that resembles sheep wool (Table 24). Nellore sheep (AP) is known as "goat-like sheep" because it has no wool — it appears more like a goat (Table 23).
Key Points
- Angora = "Sheep-like goat" — produces Mohair; looks like a sheep due to its woolly fleece
- Nellore = "Goat-like sheep" — tallest Indian sheep; best mutton breed; has no wool so looks like a goat
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Nellore, Angora: Reversed — Nellore is the goat-like sheep, not sheep-like goat.
- Angora, Mandya: Mandya is the smallest sheep breed, not "goat-like sheep."
- Changthangi, Nellore: Changthangi is the Pashmina goat, not "sheep-like goat."
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