Question

Which of the following is true for lohi?
A. A breed of sheep
B. A breed of goat
C. A breed of domestic fowl
D. A breed of geese

Answer 1

The lohi sheep exists in southern Punjab province in Pakistan. It is also living in India in the states of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab. The sheep is used for meat production and carpet quality wool. The head of the sheep is brown, black or toned. The body is white. This breed is the most productive and the biggest of all the breeds of sheep. In Pakistan, it is called Parkanni, which is considered one of the best sheep breeds in the country of Pakistan.

Complete answer
The sheep is reared predominantly for wool and meat. In India, it is scattered in Churu, Ganganagar and Jhunjhunu districts of Rajasthan. In Haryana, it is concentrated in the southern part of Rohtak and Hisar districts of Haryana.
The following are the characteristics of Lohi:
1. Lohi is a medium-sized animal.
2. The body is predominantly white in color.
3. Fleece is coarse, dense and long-stapled.
4. Face is light-brown and wool covers its face.
5. Skin is pink in color.
6. Ears are leafy and larger.
7. No horns are present in rams and ewes.
8. Legs and belly are also covered with wool.

Option A A breed of sheep: Lohi is one of the best breeds of sheep.
Option A is correct
Option B A breed of goat: It is not a goat
Hence, Option B is not correct
Option C A breed of domestic fowl: It can’t be a domestic fowl
So, Option C is not correct
Option D A breed of geese: Being geese is improbable for lohi
Option D is not correct

Hence, Option A is the correct answer

Note:
In dry and arid regions of India and Pakistan, lohi is able to survive easily. It is strong and drought-resistant. It adapts well to the local climate. The body's growth is rapid and it is capable of producing good quality meat. The litter size is one. It can do breeding at $12 - 18$ months itself. Mature lohi sheep weigh $65$ kg, while mature sheep usually weigh $45$kg usually. The wool produced is used in carpet industries.