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Some species of fish can be cultured in a single fish pond. These fish do not compete for food as they have different food habits. In the following options fish are paired with their food habits. Select the incorrect match.

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Correct option: (d) Common carp-Surface feeder.

Common carp is a bottom feeder like Mrigals.

It feeds on plant matter including dead and decaying matter.

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