Q. Kuji mendha, a threatened breed of sheep is predominantly found in which of the following states?
Answer: Odisha
Notes: Kuji mendha, a threatened breed of sheep, has been conferred “rare and singular species” tag by the central government, is found in which state of India. Kendrapara sheep, also known as Kuji mendha in local language, has been recently accorded with “rare and singular species” tag by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR). It is a threatened breed of sheep found only in coastal Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts of Odisha. These sheep are fast breeders, and give multiple births at a time, while those in other parts of the state give single birth at a time.
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