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Improvement of human race by controlled selective breeding between individual with desirable characteristics is called

A

Inbreeding

B

Euthenics

C

Eugenics

D

None of these

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the improvement of the human race through controlled selective breeding of individuals with desirable characteristics. 2. **Identifying Key Terms**: The key terms in the question are "improvement of human race," "controlled selective breeding," and "desirable characteristics." 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Inbreeding**: This refers to breeding between closely related individuals, which does not necessarily lead to improvement of traits. - **Euthanics**: This involves improving environmental conditions to enhance human well-being, rather than selective breeding. - **Eugenics**: This is the study of improving the human population by controlled selective breeding for desirable inherited characteristics. 4. **Selecting the Correct Answer**: Given the definitions, the term that best fits the description in the question is "eugenics," as it specifically refers to the improvement of the human race through selective breeding of individuals with desirable genetic traits. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question is **C. Eugenics**.
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