Question

‘Hisardale’ is a breed of sheep developed by crossing

• A. Marino ewes and Apennine rams
• B. Marino ewes and Bikaneri rams
• C. Deccani ewes and Bikaneri rams
• D. Bikaneri ewes and Marino rams

Answer 1

The correct option is D Bikaneri ewes and Marino rams

Breed
Breed is a group of animals of the same species which are similar in shape, size, appearance and are related by descent.

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. Example is Hisardale.

Hisardale
Hisardale, a new breed of sheep, was developed in Punjab by crossing between two different breeds, Bikaneri ewes and Marino rams.


Final answer
a. Bikaneri ewes and Marino rams.