Mating of two varieties of cattle breed which have no common ancestors on either side of their pedigree for 4–6 generations is an example of
A
Cross-breeding
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B
Interspecific hybridisation
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C
Out-crossing
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D
Inbreeding
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Solution
The correct option is C Out-crossing Animal breeding
Animal breeding is the practice of producing improved breeds of domesticated animals through selective mating. Animal breeding includes both inbreeding and outbreeding.
Out-crossing
Out-crossing is the practice of mating of animals within the same breed which do not have common ancestors on either side of their pedigree upto 4-6 generations.