Read the following statements (I -III) and select the correct option stating true and false.
I. The Government of India has vowed to increase the fisheries production by launching the blue revolution (Neel-Kranti Mission).
II. The term aquaculture is used for the production and management of fishes only.
III. In pisciculture, goldfish are reared for ornamental purposes.
Read the following statements (I -III) and select the correct option stating true and false.
I. The Government of India has vowed to increase the fisheries production by launching the blue revolution (Neel-Kranti Mission).
II. The term aquaculture is used for the production and management of fishes only.
III. In pisciculture, goldfish are reared for ornamental purposes.
The correct option is C Statements I and III are true, but statement II is false
Blue revolution also called as Neel or Nili Kranti Mission was launched to increase fisheries production and productivity from aquaculture and other fisheries resources, both inland and marine fisheries in India.
The main objective of this blue revolution was to develop and promote fisheries and increase the income of people associated with it (fishermen and farmers). The utilisation of the water resources of the country for the development of fisheries was done by the Neel Kranti Mission in a sustainable manner.
Hence, statement I is correct.
The objectives of the Neel Kranti mission are mentioned below:
- Identifying the total fish potential of India, both inland as well as marine production.
- Increasing the income of fishermen by increasing the productivity and reducing the post-harvest losses.
- Increasing the export facilities.
- Enhancing the nutritional quality and food security of the nation.
Aquaculture involves the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments.
So, statement II is incorrect.
Pisciculture involves the breeding and rearing of fishes by artificial means. In simple terms, it is called fish farming.
Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture. Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food.
Goldfish is an ornamental aquarium and pond fish and these are reared for ornamental purposes.
So, statement III is correct.
Blue revolution also called as Neel or Nili Kranti Mission was launched to increase fisheries production and productivity from aquaculture and other fisheries resources, both inland and marine fisheries in India.
The main objective of this blue revolution was to develop and promote fisheries and increase the income of people associated with it (fishermen and farmers). The utilisation of the water resources of the country for the development of fisheries was done by the Neel Kranti Mission in a sustainable manner.
Hence, statement I is correct.
The objectives of the Neel Kranti mission are mentioned below:
- Identifying the total fish potential of India, both inland as well as marine production.
- Increasing the income of fishermen by increasing the productivity and reducing the post-harvest losses.
- Increasing the export facilities.
- Enhancing the nutritional quality and food security of the nation.
Aquaculture involves the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments.
So, statement II is incorrect.
Pisciculture involves the breeding and rearing of fishes by artificial means. In simple terms, it is called fish farming.
Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture. Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food.
Goldfish is an ornamental aquarium and pond fish and these are reared for ornamental purposes.
So, statement III is correct.
