Can you name the various breeds of sheep bred in India and where? What are the breeds known for? [3 MARKS]

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The sheep breeds found in India are as follows:
The Nali and Lohi breeds - Rajasthan, Punjab
The Rampur Bushair - Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh
Bhakharwal - Jammu and Kashmir
Patanwadi, Marwari breed - Gujarat

The following breeds are known for:
The Nali for Carpet wool
Patanwadi wool- Hosiery
Lohi Wool- Making clothes

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