Question

The exotic breed of poultry is

• A. Aseel
• B. White leghorn
• C. Large white yorkshire
• D. Bikaneri

Answer 1

The correct option is B

White leghorn

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option :

1. White leghorn variety is smaller in size and needs less feed.
2. The exotic breed of poultry is White leghorn.
3. It produces white eggs and is very popular among Indian breeders.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Aseel is the common indigenous poultry breed.
2. It is a high meat-providing variety weighing 3-5 kg in weight.
3. Aseel is not a good egg-layer.

Option C:

1. Large white yorkshire is an exotic breed of pig.
2. Pig farming is common among people from weaker sections and pigs are reared for meat(pork) and animal fat (lard).

Option D:

1. Bikaneri Chokhla or Chakri is another name for Magra sheep, which was originally known as Bikaneri.
2. It is a female sheep breed found in the Rajasthan regions of Bikaner, Nagaur, Jaisalmer, and Churu.
3. Magra sheep are known for providing the most lustrous carpet wool.
4. Magra’s most notable variety produces herds of very white and glossy fleece.

Final answer: The exotic breed of poultry is White leghorn.