Outbreeding is an important strategy in animal husbandry because it $................$.

  • A
    helps in the accumulation of superior genes.
  • B
    is useful in producing pure lines.
  • C
    is useful in overcoming inbreeding depression.
  • D
    helps in eliminating harmful genes through selection.

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Sahiwal cows with desired traits were developed in the state of ...........

Read the given statements about outcrossing:
$I$. It is the breeding between animals within the same breed that do not have common ancestors on either side of their pedigree up to $4-6$ generations.
$II$. It is done to increase milk production and growth rate in below-average animals.
Which of the statements given above is correct?

Which cattle breed is known for high milk production?

In animal breeding,when does the fertility of offspring decrease?

$S$ - Statement: The best example of cross-breeding is Santa Gertrudis.
$R$ - Reason: Cross-breeding involves mating superior males of one breed with superior females of another breed.

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