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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Out-cross is very important in animal breeding programs because:
 
I: It is the best method for animals that are below average in productivity in milk production, growth rate of beef cattle etc.
II: A single outcross often 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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Match each item in Column I with one in Column II and select the correct match from the codes given:
COLUMN I COLUMN II
A Apiculture P Maintenance of hives of honeybees
B Sericulture Q Cultivation of silkworms to produce silk
C Aquaculture R Breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, shellfish and aquatic plants.
D Floriculture S Cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for gardens and for floristry

Codes:
A B C D
1. P Q R S
2. Q P S R
3. R S Q P
4. S R P Q
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