AIPMT PRELIMS2003Botany-Conservation Biology
AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Botany Endangered species MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12
Which endangered animal is the source of the world's finest, lightest, warmest and most expensive wool-the shahtoosh :-
A
Nilgai
B
Cheetal
C
Kashmiri goat
D
Chiru
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The Chiru, or Tibetan antelope, is the source of shahtoosh wool, which is highly valued but illegal to trade.
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