Question

Assertion: Hissardale is a cross breed of sheep.
Reason: Hisardale is developed by crossing over Bikaneri ewe and Merino ram.
A. Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
B. Both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation for assertion.
C. Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
D. Both assertion and reason are incorrect.

Answer 1

Cross breeding is the process where superior males of one breed are mated with superior females of another breed. Cross breeding allows the desirable qualities of two different breeds to be combined. These hybrid animals are used for commercial purposes.

Complete answer:
Hisardale is a cross breed of sheep which developed by crossing the Australian Merino rams (male) with Bikaneri Marga ewes (female). There are 40 breeds of sheep in India and they are generally named after their place of origin and on the basis of prominent characteristics.
Animal husbandry is the agricultural practice of raising and breeding of livestock. Domesticated animals which are raised for our use or profit are known as livestock. Animal husbandry deals with caring and breeding of livestock of buffaloes, cows, pigs, horses, goats and sheeps.
Sheeps are generally raised for good quality wool. They are the primary source of the wool.
Some breeds of Indian sheep:
Lohi: This breed famous for Good quality of wool and milk and it is found in Punjab and Rajasthan.
Nali: It’s special feature is superior carpet wool. This breed is found in Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.
Patanwadi: This breed is famous for wool for army hosiery and it is found in Gujarat.

So the correct answer is option A.

Note: Sheep is a ruminant and often horned mammal which belongs to genus Ovis and species Aries. There are 40 breeds of sheep in India. Sheep are generally named after their place of origin or on the basis of prominent characteristics.