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Answer the following question in detail :
Why has the wool industry developed in Rajasthan?
Solution
- The wool industry has developed in Rajasthan because of the availability of various breeds of sheep.
- Chokla, Marwari, Malpuri, and Pungal are the breeds of sheep that are found in Rajasthan.
- Among these breeds, wool obtained from the Chokla breed is of superior quality.
- Rajasthan contributes to about 40 - 50% of the total wool production in India.
- Breeding centers for Merino sheep have been developed at Suratgarh and Bikaner.
- The woolen thread-making mills are established in Jodhpur and Bikaner districts of Rajasthan.
Owing to all these factors, the wool industry has flourished in Rajasthan.
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