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What is the process of removing the fleece of the sheep along with a thin layer of skin called?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Shearing

Understanding Sheep Fleece Removal

The process described, where the fleece is removed from a sheep along with a thin layer of skin, is specifically termed Shearing.

Defining Shearing

Shearing is the agricultural practice of cutting off the wool or fleece of sheep. While typically it involves removing only the fleece, the question specifies 'along with a thin layer of skin', which is an inherent part of the shearing process in many methods, ensuring the fleece comes off cleanly.

Analyzing Other Options

The other terms relate to different stages of wool processing:

  • Rolling: Refers to folding the fleece after shearing, often before sorting or storing.
  • Sorting: Involves classifying the shorn fleeces based on quality, staple length, and colour.
  • Scouring: The process of cleaning the wool fleece to remove dirt, grease (lanolin), and other impurities.

Therefore, Shearing is the correct term for the physical act of removing the fleece and the associated thin skin layer.

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