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Assertion : Hisardale is cross breed of sheep.
Reason : Hisardale is developed by crossing Bikaneri ewe and Marino ram.

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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A
Hisardale is a new breed of sheep developed in Punjab by crossing Bikaneri ewe and Marino ram. In cross-breeding method, superior males of one breed are mated with superior females of another breed. Cross-breeding allows the desirable qualities of two different breeds to get combined. The progeny may be used for commercial production. Many new animal breeds have been developed by this approach.
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