Question

Which of the following is an indigenous breed of poultry bird?

• A. White Leghorn
• B. Aseel
• C. White Cornish
• D. New Hampshire

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Aseel

An exotic breed is a foreign breed (Italy) that non-indigenous to that particular region. Leghorn, White cornish and New Hampshire are the exotic breeds of poultry. It has the capacity to lay more 200 eggs per year. Peela is the golden red and Yakub is the red and black variety of Aseel an Indigenous breed. Aseel breed is originating from south Punjab in India. Thus, the correct answer is option B.