Question

Hisardale has been developed by

• A. Cross-breeding
• B. Intraspecific hybridisation
• C. Interspecific hybridisation
• D. Out-crossing

Answer 1

The correct option is A Cross-breeding

Cross-breeding

• 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 crossing between two different breeds, Bikaneri ewes and Marino rams.

Final answer
c. Cross-breeding.