A clinical thermometer is often a mercury thermometer, specifically designed to measure body temperature. Thus, both options a and b are correct.

A reliable measure of the hotness of objects is called temperature. It quantifies how hot or cold an object is, typically measured in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.

A thermometer is used to measure temperature. It indicates how hot or cold an object or environment is.

Jammu and Kashmir is known for the Bakharwal breed of sheep, which is well-adapted to the region's mountainous terrain and is primarily used for wool production and as a source of meat.

After scouring (cleaning) of sheep wool, the sorting process is done. This involves separating the cleaned wool based on its quality, color, and fiber length.

The process of thoroughly washing the sheared skin with hair in tanks to remove grease is called scouring.