The quality and demand for Shahtoosh shawls has led to the endangerment of which of the following species of the antelopes in India?
Q. The quality and demand for Shahtoosh shawls has led to the endangerment of which of the following species of the antelopes in India?
Answer: Chiru (Tibetan Antelope)
Notes: Shahtoosh or Shahtush is a fine wool made from the hiar of Tibetan antelope or Chiru. Due to protection of the Chiru but great demand of Shahtush, weaving of the shawl still continues secretely in Kashmir.

 

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