Match: Selection Methods and Their Descriptions
Match the column — Selection methods and their descriptions:
TABLE-I TABLE-II
1. Selection Index a. Most accurate aid to selection
2. Progeny testing b. Best aid for carcass traits in sheep
3. Individual selection c. Most efficient aid to selection
4. Sib selection d. Most efficient method of selection
- 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
- 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b — Correct Answer
- 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c
- 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b
Correct Matching
| Method | Key Property |
|---|---|
| Selection Index | Most efficient method of selection (best multi-trait method) |
| Progeny testing | Most efficient (best) aid/basis of selection; used for sire selection; two-way selection system |
| Individual selection | Most accurate aid to selection; simplest, most rapid, most commonly used |
| Sib selection | Best aid to selection for carcass traits/slaughter traits in sheep (animal is killed — can't do individual selection) |
Note: Individual selection cannot be used for sex-limited traits, traits with low h², or carcass traits.
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