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Cross breeding programmes between indigenious and foreign breeds of farm birds is done to develop which of the following desirable characteristics?


A

Apis indica

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B

Apis dorsata

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Apis florae

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Apis mellifera

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Solution

The correct option is B

Apis dorsata


The cross-breeding programs between Indian and foreign breeds of birds are focused on developing following.
i) New varieties with increased number and quality of chicks.
ii) Increased tolerance to high temperature.
iii) Low maintenance.
iv) Reduction in the size of the egg-laying bird with ability to utilise more fibrous and cheaper diets formulated using agricultural by-products.


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