Question

The fishes given below are highly esteemed for their food value. Match their common names by selecting the correct code.

	List I		List II
A	Cyprinus carpio	1	Chinese carp
B	Clarias batrachus	2	Mrigala
C	Mugil cephalus	3	Cod
D	Gadus morhua	4	Magur
E	Cirrihinus	5	Mullet

• A. A- 1, B- 4, C- 5, D- 3, E- 2
• B. A- 1, B- 2, C- 3, D- 4, E- 5
• C. A- 5, B- 4, C- 3, D- 2, E- 1
• D. A- 2, B- 1, C- 5, D- 4, E- 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A A- 1, B- 4, C- 5, D- 3, E- 2

Cyprinus carpio (The common carp or Chinese carp), is a widespread freshwater fish of eutrophic waters in lakes and large rivers in Europe and Asia.

Clarias batrachus popularly known as (magur) is of utmost importance owing to its taste, medicinal and high market value.

Mugil cephalus (flathead grey mullet) is an important food fish species in the mullet family Mugilidae. It is found in coastal tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.

Cirrhinus cirrhosus (mrigal and the white carp), is a species of ray-finned fish in the carp family.

(Cod) is the common name for the genus Gadus of demersal fishes, belonging to the family Gadidae.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.