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The world's highly prized wool yielding 'Pashmina' breed is :

  1. A
    sheep
  2. B
    goat
  3. C
    goat-sheep cross
  4. D
    Kashmir sheep-Afghan sheep cross

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Pashmina wool comes from a specific breed of goat known as the Changthangi or Pashmina goat, which is native to the high-altitude plateaus of the Himalayas, particularly in Kashmir. These goats have a unique undercoat of soft, fine hair that is highly valued for its warmth and light weight. The correct answer is option (B) goat. Think of it this way: Pashmina wool is renowned for its exceptional quality and warmth, and it comes from a specific breed of goat adapted to the harsh, high-altitude conditions of the Himalayas.

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The world's highly prized wool yielding 'Pashmina' breed is :
A
sheep
B
goat
C
goat-sheep cross
D
Kashmir sheep-Afghan sheep cross

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