Question

Pashmina is a type of wool obtained from
A. Camel
B. Goat
C. Sheep
D. Artificially

Answer 1

This is a fine quality of wool that is obtained from a domestic animal. The scientific name of that animal is capra hircus and is mainly found in Ladakh region of Himalayas.

Complete step by step answer:
Pashmina is a fine variety of wool. Meaning of the word “Pashm” is wool. This is mainly used to make Kashmiri shawls. Because of its fine quality it was used by Mughals as a symbol of royalty and richness. In every spring season the gods shed the winter coat of wool and around 80 - 170 gram fibre is obtained this process of shedding or undercoating is natural. The wool of the sheep again grows in winter. Changpas are the traditional producer of Pashmina wool in Ladakh region; they are very popular for their production; they produce high quality real Pashmina fibre for their goats.
Many other things such as turban, long court, gown trousers shirts are also made from pashmina wool. The wool of the sheep’s again growing in winter. The pashmina wool is well known for its warmness and fineness. Sometimes the pashmina wool is mixed with Kashmiri use cells in various proportions. Many tribal communities are involved in pashmina production; many women that are not educated use this profession as their source of income.

So, the correct answer is Option B .

Note:
The pashmina Shawls are well known as shahmina in Kashmir. In the United States, Pashmina word is not used for this type of wool, instead they use another term that is “cashmere”. All the pashmina products are labeled depending upon the quality of the wool in it. For example, if it is a blend of silk and pashmina, it will be labeled as 50 percent cashmere or 50 percent silk.