The best breeding method for animals that are below average in produtivity in milk production would be:

(1) Inbreeding

(2) Out-crossing

(3) Cross-breeding

(4) Interspecific hybridisation

Identify the option where all columns are not correctly matched:

In mung bean the resistance to yellow mosaic virus and powdery mildew were introduced by:

1. Mutations

2. Hybridization

3. Tissue culture

4. Genetic engineering

Pusa Shubhra, an improved variety of cauliflower, is resistant to:

1. White rust

2. Bacterial blight

3. Black rot

4. Leaf curl

To obtain a virus free plant, what can be used as an explant in micropropogation ?

(1) Apical meristem

(2) Axillary meristem

(3) Either apical or axillary meristem

(4) Embryo

Inbreeding depression in animals can be overcome by:

1. A single outcross

2. Out cross for many generations

3. Cross-breeding

4. Inter-specific hybridization

Identify the incorrectly matched pair:

Meristem culture is especially important to obtain: 

(1) Drought resistant plants

(2) Virus free plants

(3) Biofortified plants

(4) Androgenic haploids

For which of the following animals, MOET has not been demonstrated?
1. Cattle
2. Sheep
3. Rabbits
4. Dogs

Which of the following options best define the quality of meat yielding bulls for MOET?