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'Pashmina' wool, used for luxury shawls, is obtained from which high-altitude goat breed?

  1. Changthangi
  2. Bakarwal
  3. Gaddi
  4. Chegu

Answer: Changthangi

Changthangi goat, native to Ladakh's Changthang plateau, produces ultra-fine Pashmina wool (12-15 microns). The wool is hand-spun and woven in Kashmir, creating shawls prized globally for warmth and softness.

Topic Himalayan Textile Traditions
Exam Relevance SSC, Railway, Banking
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