MP Board · Class 9 · Science · Improvement in Food ResourcesState the main objective of cross-breeding programs between Indian and Exotic breeds of cattle. Give one example of each.

Cross-breeding programs between indigenous (Indian) and exotic (foreign) cattle breeds aim to develop new hybrid varieties combining desirable commercial qualities from both parents. Exotic breeds like Jersey or Holstein-Friesian provide long lactation periods, while indigenous breeds like Sahiwal or Red Sindhi offer high resistance to diseases. Cross-breeding yields offspring with extended lactation and superior disease resistance.