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  4. Improvement of human race by controlled selective breeding between individual with desirable characteristics is called

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Q. Improvement of human race by controlled selective breeding between individual with desirable characteristics is called

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Eugenics is study of human heredity as applied to the improvement of the human race. Practical eugenics involves promoting interbreeding between individuals having favourable genetic endowment and discouraging or preventing interbreeding of those with relatively unfavourable genetic endowment. Euthenics is the suitable environment for human well being, health and intellect. Inbreeding involves production of progenies by mating between relatives.