Question

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The question asks about the source of the world's finest, lightest, warmest, and most expensive wool known as "shahtoosh." Let's examine the options:

1. Nilgai: The Nilgai, also known as the Blue Bull, is the largest Asian antelope. It is primarily found in India but does not produce wool. Therefore, it is not the source of shahtoosh.
2. Cheetal: Also known as the Spotted Deer, Cheetal is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is not known for producing wool.
3. Kashmiri goat: The Kashmiri goat is well-known for producing pashmina, another luxurious wool type, but not shahtoosh.
4. Chiru: The Chiru, or Tibetan Antelope, is found in the Himalayan regions. It is the source of shahtoosh wool. Unfortunately, the harvesting of shahtoosh wool involves killing the Chiru, which has contributed to its endangered status.

Based on the options provided, the Chiru is the correct answer because it is the actual source of the shahtoosh wool.

Therefore, the correct answer is Chiru.