Wool

Q. India stands at rank in global wool production, and produces almost % of the world's wool.

1. 9
2. 2
3. 3
4. 7

Q. Who is the leading producer of wool in the world?

1. Bhutan
2. Congo
3. Australia
4. England

Q. Select the appropriate option based on the following statements.

Assertion (A): India imports large amounts of wool from other countries.

Reason (R): In India, sheep rearing as well as wool production is majorly carried out in rural areas and tribal belts which have been historically marginalised and have limited access to technology.

1. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true but R is false.
3. A is false but R is true.
4. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.