Crossbred Animals and Their Parentage
Match the column:
| TABLE-I (Cross-bred) | TABLE-II (Cross) |
|---|---|
| 1. Hissardale | (a) HF × Sahiwal |
| 2. Avikalin | (b) Jersey × Red Sindhi |
| 3. Karan Swiss | (c) Rambouillet Ram × Malpura Ewe |
| 4. Jersindh | (d) Brown Swiss × Sahiwal |
| 5. Frieswal | (e) Merino Ram × Magra Ewe |
- 1-e, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b, 5-a — Correct Answer
- 1-e, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b, 5-d
- 1-c, 2-e, 3-d, 4-b, 5-a
- 1-e, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a, 5-b
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-e, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b, 5-a
Important crossbred animals developed in India:
- Hissardale → Merino Ram × Magra (Bikaneri) Ewe — developed at Govt. Livestock Farm, Hisar. First crossbred sheep of India.
- Avikalin → Rambouillet Ram × Malpura Ewe — developed at CSWRI, Avikanagar.
- Karan Swiss → Brown Swiss × Sahiwal — developed at NDRI, Karnal.
- Jersindh → Jersey × Red Sindhi — developed at Allahabad.
- Frieswal → HF (Holstein Friesian) × Sahiwal — developed at Meerut. One of the most popular crossbred dairy cattle in India.
Other Important Crossbreds
Karan Fries (HF × Tharparkar, NDRI Karnal) | Sunandini (Brown Swiss × Non-descript, Kerala) | Taylor (Shorthorn bull × Native cow — first crossbred cattle developed in India, Patna).
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Option B swaps Karan Swiss (Brown Swiss × Sahiwal) with Frieswal (HF × Sahiwal).
- Option C swaps Hissardale (Merino × Magra) with Avikalin (Rambouillet × Malpura).
- Option D swaps Jersindh (Jersey × Red Sindhi) with Frieswal (HF × Sahiwal).
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