Rearing and breeding of fish in ponds, tanks and artificial reservoirs is called as
A
Aquaculture
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B
Fishing
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C
Pisciculture
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D
Apiculture
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Solution
The correct option is C Pisciculture
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. It is basically done to raise fish which adds to commercial food stocks. china is the greatest source for fish farming technique. It contributes to 62% of the farmed fish in India. So, the correct answer is option C.