Match: Indexing Methods in Breeding
Match the column:
| TABLE-I | TABLE-II |
|---|---|
| 1) Osborne index | a) Best method of selection |
| 2) Sire Index | b) For selection of pullet & cockerels |
| 3) Abplanalp Index | c) For improving egg production in poultry |
| 4) BLUP | d) Index of genetic worth of sire |
| 5) Selection Index | e) Most powerful method of indexing sire |
- 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-e, 5-a
- 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-e, 5-a — Correct Answer
- 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d, 5-e
- 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-e, 5-a
Correct Matching
| Index/Method | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Osborne index (1-c) | For improving egg production in poultry | A classic selection index developed specifically for egg production improvement |
| Sire index (2-d) | Index of genetic worth of a sire | Quantifies the transmitting ability and breeding value of a sire |
| Abplanalp index (3-b) | For selection of pullets and cockerels | Selection index tailored to young poultry based on early performance traits |
| BLUP (4-e) | Most powerful method of indexing sire | Best Linear Unbiased Prediction; accounts for fixed environmental effects; most statistically accurate sire evaluation |
| Selection Index (5-a) | Best/most efficient method of selection | Single numerical expression predicting breeding value; given by Hazel and Lush (1942) |
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