Question

Consider the following statements related to fishing in India,

1. Kerala is the leading fish producing state in India.
2. Inland fisheries are significant than other types in India.
3. Catla,Rohu and Mackerel are the common fish varieties found in the Indian subcontinent.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• A. a) 1 and 2 only
  
• B. b) 1 and 3 only
  
• C. c) 2 and 3 only
  
• D. d) 1,2 and 3
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C c) 2 and 3 only


Answer – c
Explanation: Fishing in Indiais a major industry in its coastal states, employing over 14 million people.Fish production inndia has increased more than tenfold since its independence in 1947. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, fish output in India doubled between 1990 and 2010.West Bengal, Andra pradesh, Gujarath are the leading fish producing states in India. The total fish production of 10.07 million metric tonnes presently has nearly 65% contribution from the inland sector and nearly the same from culture fisheries. Paradigm shifts in terms of increasing contributions from inland sector and further from aquaculture are significations over the years. With high growth rates, the different facets of marine fisheries, coastal aquaculture, inland fisheries, freshwater aquaculture, coldwater fisheries to food, health, economy, exports, employment and tourism of the country.