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Triple Purpose Sheep Breed

Question

The triple purpose breed of sheep is:

Select an answer

The triple purpose breed of sheep is:

  1. Nellore
  2. Chokla
  3. Marwari — Correct Answer
  4. Gaddi
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Marwari

Marwari sheep (origin: Marwar region, Rajasthan) is the only triple purpose breed of sheep — useful for wool, meat, and milk (Table 23). It also has the highest disease resistance among sheep breeds.

Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • Nellore: Tallest sheep breed in India; best mutton breed of India; "goat-like sheep" (no wool). It is a meat-only breed.
  • Chokla: "Indian Merino" — primarily a fine wool breed.
  • Gaddi: Very sturdy, good climber; undercoat used for "Kullu shawls" — primarily wool type from HP.

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