The predominant honeybee found and most commonly domesticated in India is:
1.    Apis cerana indica
2.    Apis mellifera
3.    Apis dorsata
4.    Apis florea
 

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What is incorrect regarding Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer technology used in cattle breeding?
1. Hormone with FSH like activity is used to induce super ovulation
2. The cow is mated with an elite bull or artificially inseminated
3. Fertilized eggs are recovered surgically at 4-8 cell stage
4. The proembryos are transferred to surrogate mothers
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Out-crossing:
I. is the best breeding method for animals that are below average in productivity in milk production, growth rate and beef cattle.
II. helps to overcome inbreeding depression
    
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
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Consider the two statements:
I.    Inbreeding is necessary if we want to evolve a pureline in any animal.
II.    Continued inbreeding often results in reduced fertility and productivity.
1.    Both I and II are correct and II explains I
2.    Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I
3.    I is correct but II is incorrect
4.    Both I and II are incorrect
 
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Consider the two statements:
 
I: Mules are mostly infertile.
II:  Mule is the hybrid of a male donkey and a female horse.
 
1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I
2. Both I and Ii are correct but II does not explain I
3.  I is correct but Ii is incorrect
4. Both I and Ii are incorrect
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The Indian Agricultural Research Institute is located at:
1. New Delhi
2. Patna
3. Lucknow
4. Pune
 
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Plants generated through micropropagation are:
1. Somatic hybrids
2. Embryoids
3. Somaclones
4. Explants
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What improved variety of cauliflower is resistant to black rot?
1. Pusa Shubhra
2. Pusa Sadabahar
3. Pusa Gaurav
4. Pusa Sawani
 
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Smooth-leaved and nectar-less cotton does not attract:
1. Jassids
2. Bollworms
3. Stem sawfly
4. Stem borers
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You want to set up a dairy farm. Which of the following is the most important step?
1. Selection of good breeds
2. Cleanliness and hygiene
3. Processes should be mechanised
4. Employing a veterinary doctor
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