Question

The below given image depicts a method of preserving fish, carried out by the fishermen in the coastal regions. What method of preservation are the local fishermen using?

• A. Salting
• B. Canning
• C. Semi-drying
• D. Sun-drying

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Sun-drying

A very common method of preserving fish and meat is to dry them in sun. The local fishermen in the coastal region follow this traditional method of preserving their excess catch of fish. Some of the other common methods of preservation used for fish, meat, etc. are the usage of dry salts, canning and freeze-drying. Storing the things in air tight containers is also a method of preservation.