Which one of the following breeds is not of sheep in Rajasthan?

The correct answer is Sirohi

Key Points

• Sheep husbandry has traditionally been one of, the most viable elements of the agro-economic system of the state of Rajasthan.
• Eight different sheep breeds have been identified in Rajasthan. These are:
  1. Jaisalmeri - It is found mainly in Jaisalmer.
  2. Naali - It is found in Hanumangarh, Churu, Bikaner & Jhunjhunu. It yields large quantity of wool.
  3. Maalpuri / Malpura - It is found in Jaipur, Dausa, Tonk, Karauli & Sawai Madhopur.
  4. Magra - It gives approximately 2 Kg of wool per year. It is found in Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Churu and Nagaur.
  5. Pugal - This breed of sheep originated from Pugal in Bikaner.
  6. Chokla or Shekhawati - It is also referred to as Marino of India. It yields best quality wool.
  7. Sonari or Chanothar - Sonari are distributed in Udaipur and Kota division and are common in sub-humid and humid areas. They can with-stand heavy rainfall conditions and extend into Gujarat state to the south.
  8. Marwari - It is found all over Jodhpur, Jaipur and parts of Ajmer division.

Mistake Points

• The Sirohi goat is an Indian breed, which is native to the Sirohi district of Rajasthan.
• The breed is also known as Ajmeri, Devgarhi and Parbatsar. 

• Sirohi goats can be found over the Ajmer, Bhilwara, Japipur and Tonk districts.

Based on the above discussion we can say that the correct answer is - Sirohi.