Question

Consider the following statement with three blanks, A, B and C.

“Hisardale is a product of ________A______________ developed by crossing ____B_______ and _________C___________.”

Which of the following options contain correct alternatives for the blanks?

• A. A - cross-breeding, B - Bikaneri ewes, C - Marino rams
• B. A - out-crossing, B - Bikaneri rams, C - Marino ewes
• C. A - interspecific hybridisation, B - Bikaneri ewes, C - Marino rams
• D. A - inbreeding, B - Bikaneri rams, C - Marino ewes

Answer 1

The correct option is A A - cross-breeding, B - Bikaneri ewes, C - Marino rams

Out-breeding is the practice of breeding unrelated animals. It is of three types:-

A. Out-crossing
B. Cross-breeding
C. Interspecific hybridisation

In cross-breeding, superior males of one breed are mated with superior females of another breed. This practice helps in bringing the desirable qualities of two different breeds together. For example, Hisardale, a new breed of sheep, was developed in Punjab by performing a cross between two different breeds, Bikaneri ewes and Marino rams.
So, the correct answer is option 'a'.