Question

Statement I: Inland fishery includes capture of fishes from rivers, lakes, canals and ponds.

Statement II: Capture fisheries include capturing fishes only from seas.

Statement III: Shark liver oil and cod liver oil are natural sources of vitamin A and D.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. I, II and III
• B. Only II
• C. I and III
• D. Only III

Answer 1

The correct option is C I and III

Fish have been a good source of highly nutritious food for humans for a very long time.

Inland fisheries include capturing of fishes from inland waters like the rivers, lakes, canals, reservoirs, ponds and tanks.

Hence, statement I is correct.

Capture fisheries include capturing fishes both from inland and marine waters and not just seas.

So, statement II is incorrect.

Shark liver oil and cod liver oil are extracted from the liver of different shark species and Atlantic cod respectively.

Shark liver oil and cod liver oil are rich sources of vitamin A, D and omega-3 fatty acids. These oils benefit people suffering from depression, arthritis, and heart diseases.

Hence, statement III is correct.