Wool
Wool: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Wool Yielding Camel Breeds, Animal Fibres, Wool, Wool Yielding Animals, Advantage of Thick Hair for Hilly Animals, Types of Wool, Wool Obtained from Goat, Wool Obtained from Sheep, etc.
Important Questions on Wool

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Wool extracted from _____ rabbit is very soft.



The sheep from _____ are known to yield the best wool in the world.

_____ bacteria causes the sorter's disease to the people working in the wool Industry.

Which of the following statement is correct regarding wool?

Which season is generally preferred to remove the hair of sheep?

What is the first step for processing of woollen fibres?

The process of removing fleece along with a thin layer of skin from a sheep's body is known as _____.

In India, mostly _____ are reared for obtaining wool.

The _____ breed of sheep produces the carpet wool in Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.

The _____ breed of sheep produces the wool for hosiery in Gujarat.

The _____ breed of sheep produces woollen shawls in Jammu and Kashmir.

The _____ breed of sheep produces the coarse wool in Gujarat.

The _____ breed of sheep produces good quality of wool in Rajasthan and Punjab. ( Lohi/ Marino/ Bhakarwal)

The washing of sheep's fleece to remove the dust, dirt and grease is known as:

What is the quality of wool obtained from the 'Rampur bushair' breed of sheep?


