Question

When a male donkey is crossed with a female horse, the resultant animal is

• A. Marino rams
• B. Hinny
• C. Mule
• D. Hisardale

Hint:

Male donkey × Female horse = Mule
Male horse × Female donkey = Hinny

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

A mule is the hybrid offspring resulting from the mating of a male donkey (jack) and a female horse (mare). Mules are known for their strength, endurance, and resistance to disease, making them ideal for heavy labor and transport.
- A hinny is the reverse cross (female donkey × male horse).
- Marino rams are a breed of sheep.
- Hisardale is a cross-breed of sheep developed in India.
Thus, the correct answer is mule, which is produced from a male donkey and female horse.

Answer 2

Step 1: Identify the parent animals
- Male donkey is called a Jack.
- Female horse is called a Mare.

Step 2: Understand the hybrid produced
When a male donkey (Jack) is crossed with a female horse (Mare), the offspring produced is called a Mule.

Step 3: Characteristics of Mule
- Mule is a hybrid animal.
- It is generally sterile and cannot reproduce.
- It inherits qualities like strength and endurance from both parents.

Step 4: Final Conclusion
Thus, the resultant animal from crossing a male donkey with a female horse is a Mule.