Question

Choose the correct option

Assertion(A): Composite Fish Culture Involves the cultivation of different varieties of fish having the same feeding habits.

Reason (R): Different varieties of fish utilize different areas of the same pond for their feed.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

A is false but R is true.

The correct option is D.

Assertion statement :

1. When fishes of various species are cultured by utilizing the different types of feeding zone of the reservoir, it is called Composite fish culture.
2. It is a prevalent method to get maximum fish production from a pond.

Reason statement :

1. In a pond, different parts of the area give a different variety of food.
2. Different areas of the pond are chosen, so the fishes don't fight with each other for food.
3. As a result, in all the areas of ponds, food is available.

Final answer : Assertion is false but Reason is true.