Which of the following are exotic breeds of poultry?

White Leghorn and Rhode Island Red

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Rhode Island Red and Aseel

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Plymoth and Aseel

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White Leghorn and Aseel

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Solution

The correct option is A White Leghorn and Rhode Island Red
Exotic breeds of fowl popularly reared in our country are white leghorn and Rhode Island red. White leghorn is the most popular exotic breed for poultry farming. It has small body size, hence less feed is required for maintenance. It produces long white eggs. Rhode Island Red is the exotic produced in Rhode Island farm in USA. It is a dual purpose breed. It is a good egg layer and also a meat yielding.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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