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Which of the following is not an exotic breed reared in India?(a) Rhode Island Red(b) White leghorn(c) Plymouth Rock(d) GhagusI had been asked this question in an online quiz.This intriguing question comes from Poultry Farm Management in section Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

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The correct option is (d) Ghagus

The explanation: Presently, in India, about 80% of the chicken are REARED from THREE exotic breeds-Rhode Island Red, WHITE LEGHORN (for eggs) and Plymouth Rock (for broilers). Crosses have been made between exotic and indigenous breeds in order to increase immunity against DISEASES.



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