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Assertion : A single outcross often helps to overcome inbreeding depression.
Reason : Out-crossing is best breeding method for increasing milk productivity.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true bur reason is false.

D

if both assertion and reason are false.

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B
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