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DIRECTIONS: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage To improve the quality and production of wool, of our indigenous sheep, cross-breeding programme has been undertaken at a number of research centers in our country. During such trials, indigenous and exotic breeds of sheep are made to cross-breed for the production of superior wool quality and mutton. A superior quality sheep with desirable characteristics will be formed eventually after continuous selection and breeding programmes. What is the name of the process of selecting parents for obtaining a desirable baby sheep?

A) Rearing                       

B) Scouring

C) Selective breeding       

D) Sericulture