Question

Pisciculture has bright future in India due to

• A. Considerable demand
• B. Good response of native fishes to culture
• C. Abundance of cultivable waters
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Pisciculture is the breeding, hatching and rearing of fish in pond tanks and artificial reservoirs under controlled condition. It is also called as fish farming. It is a scientific technology for getting maximum fish production from a pond by artificial feeding.

Fish is a source of high-quality animal protein and a rich source of minerals like calcium, phosphorus and iron.There is an increasing demand for fish and fish protein, which has resulted in overfishing. The most important fish species used in fish farming are carp, salmon and catfish. The number of native fishes is well suited to culture. Also, there is a great abundance of cultivable waters, that is around 7,307,642 ha of fresh and brackish water.

Pisciculture plays an important role in the economy of India. It helps in the augmenting food supply, generating employment, raising the nutritional level and earning valuable foreign exchange.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.