Tallest and Smallest Sheep Breeds
The tallest breed of sheep in India is __________ while the smallest is __________:
- Nellore, Mandya — Correct Answer
- Mandya, Nellore
- Nellore, Garole
- Lincoln, Mandya
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Nellore, Mandya
Nellore (origin: Nellore, AP) is the tallest breed of sheep in India. It is also the best mutton breed of India and is known as "goat-like sheep" because it has no wool (Table 23). Mandya (Bannur) is the smallest sheep breed (origin: Karnataka).
Size Extremes in Sheep
- World's largest/heaviest: Lincoln (England)
- India's tallest: Nellore (AP)
- India's smallest: Mandya/Bannur (Karnataka)
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Mandya, Nellore: Reversed order — Mandya is smallest, not tallest.
- Nellore, Garole: Garole (Sundarban, WB) is the most prolific sheep breed, not the smallest.
- Lincoln, Mandya: Lincoln is world's largest, but question asks about India specifically.
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