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Strategic steps for inbreeding are

I. identify superior male and superior female of the same breed

II. these are than mated in pair

III. evaluate the progeny obtained from the mating to identify superior males and females

IV. In cattle superior female is the cow or buffalo that produce more milk per lactation and superior male is the bull that gives rise to superior progenies

V. Superior progenies obtained are further mated

Arrange the above given steps in correct sequence and select the correct answer

a)

b)

c)

d)



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Strategic steps for inbreeding are

I. identify superior male and superior female of the same breed

II. these are than mated in pair

III. evaluate the progeny obtained from the mating to identify superior males and females

IV. In cattle superior female is the cow or buffalo that produce more milk per lactation and superior male is the bull that gives rise to superior progenies

V. Superior progenies obtained are further mated

Arrange the above given steps in correct sequence and select the correct answer

a)

b)

c)

d)

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

Inbreeding involves

(i) Identification and mating of superior males and superior females of the same breed in pairs

(ii) Progeny obtained from such mating are evaluated and assessed for the desirable traits

(iii) Again, the superior males and females are identified from the progeny

(iv) It should be kept in mind that a superior cow or buffalo is that which gives more milk per lactation. Similarly, a superior bull is that which gives rise to superior progeny as compared to those of other bulls

(v) This process is continued for 4-6 generation

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