Match: Bases of Selection and Their Key Features
Match the column — Bases/methods of selection and their key features:
TABLE-I
1) Selection Index
2) Progeny testing
3) Individual selection
4) Sib selection
TABLE-II
a) Most accurate aid to selection
b) Best aid to selection for carcass traits in sheep
c) Most efficient aid to selection
d) Most efficient method of selection
- 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b — Correct Answer
- 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
- 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b
- 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b
Correct Matching
| # | Method | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selection Index | Most efficient method of selection (best multi-trait selection) |
| 2 | Progeny testing | Most efficient/best aid to selection (best basis of selection); used for sire selection |
| 3 | Individual selection | Most accurate basis of selection; simplest, most rapid, most commonly used |
| 4 | Sib selection | Best aid for carcass traits in sheep (animal must be slaughtered, so sibs are evaluated) |
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