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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Strategic steps for inbreeding are:
$I$. Identify superior male and superior female of the same breed.
$II$. These are then mated in pairs.
$III$. Evaluate the progeny obtained from the mating to identify superior males and females.
$IV$. In cattle, a superior female is the cow or buffalo that produces more milk per lactation, and a superior male is the bull that gives rise to superior progenies.
$V$. Superior progenies obtained are further mated.
Arrange the above given steps in the correct sequence and select the correct answer.

Inbreeding depression is

Which type of breeding results in offspring that are directly referred to as hybrids?

Select the incorrect statement regarding inbreeding.

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