Penicillin is obtained from fungi, specifically a group of molds known as Penicillium. The discovery of penicillin, one of the first widely used antibiotics, is credited to Sir Alexander Fleming in 1928. Fleming observed that the mold Penicillium notatum produced a substance that could inhibit the growth of bacteria. This substance was later named penicillin and became a groundbreaking antibiotic in the field of medicine, revolutionizing the treatment of bacterial infections. Therefore, the correct answer is (B) Fungus.

(D) Kwashiorkor

Kwashiorkor is a disease caused by the deficiency of protein in the diet. It is a form of malnutrition that particularly affects children in regions where there is a lack of access to an adequate protein source. Symptoms of kwashiorkor include edema (swelling), stunted growth, and changes in skin and hair. The other options listed—Hypokalemia, Dermatosis, and Goitre—are not specifically caused by a deficiency of protein. Hypokalemia is a low potassium level, dermatosis refers to various skin disorders, and goitre is often associated with iodine deficiency leading to thyroid gland enlargement.

The option that represents a foreign breed of bird known for its capacity to lay more eggs is:

(A) White Leghorn

Explanation:

White Leghorn is a breed of chicken that originated in Italy but is widely used in many countries, including as a popular egg-laying breed in poultry farming. Leghorns are known for their prolific egg production, making them a common choice for commercial egg production.

The other options:

Broiler refers to chickens raised for meat.

White Cornish is a breed known for its meat qualities.

"New Hemisphere" does not appear to refer to a specific poultry breed.

So, the correct answer is (A) White Leghorn.