Question

Choose the minor carp from the following.

• A. Cyprinus carpio
• B. Labeo calbasu
• C. Labeo bata
• D. Ctenopharyngodon idella

Answer 1

The correct option is C Labeo bata

Carps are various species fresh water and oily fish and belong to the family Cyprinidae. These are mostly cultured and domesticated in fisheries and aquaculture farms for food and ornamental purpose. The endemic species of carps are divided into two sub-groups: "major carps" and "minor carps". Labeo bata is a minor carp is found in India and Bangladesh and is generally cultivated

So, the correct answer is 'Labeo bata'