Question

What is meant by the following terms.
i) Selective breeding ii) Rearing iii) Shearing
[3 marks]
[NCERT Q.4(i) and (ii)]
[Production of wool]

Answer 1

Solution:
i) Selective breeding: Selective breeding is the process of selecting parents having specific qualities to produce offspring with the desired characteristics. [1 mark]

ii) Rearing: The process of taking care of sheep by providing them with proper food, shelter, and health care is called rearing. [1 mark]

iii) Shearing: The process of removing the fleece from the sheep along with a layer of dead skin is called shearing. [1 mark]