Question

A few statements are given below followed by a set of terms in a box. Pick the correct term and write it against the appropriate statement

1. Mating of closely related individuals within the same breed
2. Mating of animals of same breed but having no common ancestors on either side for 4-6 generations
3. Mating of animals of two different species
4. Breeding of animals belonging to different breeds

1. Cross breeding
2. Inter-specific hybridization
3. Out breeding
4. Out crossing
5. Inbreeding

Answer 1

1. Mating of closely related individuals within the same breed - inbreeding
2. Mating of animals of same breed but having no common ancestors on either side for 4-6 generations - outcrossing
3. Mating of animals of two different species - interspecific hybridization
4. Breeding of animals belonging to different breeds - cross breeding