Name the methods employed in animal breeding. According to you,which one of the methods is best? Why?

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(B) Animal breeding is the practice of mating individuals to improve desired traits. The methods are classified as follows:
$(a)$ Natural methods: These include inbreeding (mating within the same breed) and out-breeding (mating between different breeds or species). Out-breeding is further divided into:
$1$. Out-crossing: Mating within the same breed with no common ancestors for $4-6$ generations.
$2$. Cross-breeding: Mating between different breeds of the same species to produce a hybrid.
$3$. Interspecific hybridization: Mating between different species.
$(b)$ Artificial methods: These include modern techniques like:
$1$. Artificial Insemination: Semen collected from a superior male is injected into the reproductive tract of a female.
$2$. Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer Technology $(MOET)$: $A$ technique where hormones are used to induce super-ovulation,followed by artificial insemination and embryo transfer to surrogate mothers.
The best methods are the artificial methods,specifically $MOET$. These are superior because they are scientific,overcome the limitations of natural mating,allow for the rapid multiplication of superior genetic traits,and are highly economical as a single male's semen can be used to inseminate many females.

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Match the following breeding methods in Column-$I$ with their definitions in Column-$II$:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(a)$ Mating of closely related individuals within the same breed. $(1)$ Cross breeding
$(b)$ Mating of animals of same breed but having no common ancestors on either side for $4-6$ generations. $(2)$ Interspecific hybridization
$(c)$ Mating of animals of two different species. $(3)$ Out-crossing
$(d)$ Breeding of animals belonging to different breeds. $(4)$ Inbreeding

Select the appropriate option for Animal Husbandry.

Which of the following points is $NOT$ associated with the management of the dairy industry?

Draught breeds produce:

Animal husbandry deals with
$I$. Breeding of livestock like buffaloes,cows,sheep,camels,etc.,that are useful to humans.
$II$. Rearing,catching,selling,etc.,of fish,molluscs,and crustaceans.
$III$. Breeding of fowls for human use.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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