Question

Select the marine edible fishes from the following:
(i) Sardines (ii) Common carp (iii) Rohu (iv) Hilsa (v) Pomfrets (vi) Mackerel
(vii) Catla

• A. i, ii, iii, v and vi
• B. ii, iii and vii
• C. ii, iii, iv, vi and vii
• D. i, iv, v and vi

Answer 1

The correct option is D i, iv, v and vi

Fish production or fish farming is a form of aquaculture in which fish are raised in enclosures to be sold as food.

In this, fishing is done in freshwater bodies, such as lakes, ponds, rivers, and tanks. Reservoirs where freshwater bodies and seawater bodies join also form inland fisheries. Common varieties reared are rohu, catla, grass carp, common carp, etc.

Marine fisheries, i.e., in marine waters- the sea and the ocean.
These are further divided into coastal fisheries that are near the shore and off-shore or deep-sea fisheries that are deeper in the sea. Sardines, mackerel, hilsa, tuna, pomfret, mussels, prawns, oysters, etc. are some common types.