QUESTION BANK OF HANDBOOK AQUACULTURE

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Indian Fisheries Resources and Production
1. Blue revolution during in India.
A. 21 B. 24 C. 18 D. 20 Ans. :- A
2. Fish eating population in India.
A. 60% B. 56% C. 55% D. 50% Ans. :- B
3. Continental shelf are exploited up to.
A. 40 m B. 30 m C. 50 m D. 55 m Ans. :- C
4. The Asian Countries which ranks India, in Aquaculture.
A. First B. Third C. Fifth D. Second Ans. :- D
5. Which ranks India in Capture Fisheries is.
A. Second B. Third C. First D. Fifth Ans. :- B
6. Declaration of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in.
A. 1975 B. 1977 C. 1877 D. 1840 Ans. :- B
7. The EEZ area available in India is
A. 2.05 Sq. Km B. 3.02 Sq. Km C. 5.05 Sq Km. D. 2.02 Sq. Km Ans. :- D
8. The EEZ area is available on East coast.
A. 0.86 million Sq. Km B. 0.56 million Sq. Km
C. 5.01 million Sq. Km D. 2.03 million Sq. Km Ans. :- A
9. Which Coast is 0.56 million Sq. Km EEZ area is available.
A. East Coast B. West Coast C. Andaman & Nicobar D. Island Ans. :- B
10 Which depth about 58% of resources are available in.
A. 0-15 m B. 0-10 m C. 0-35 m D. 0-50 m Ans. :- D
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11. India has also acquired the responsibility to conserve, Protect develop and optimally exploit the
marine living resources up to nautical miles on the Coastline.
A. 100 nautical miles B. 150 nautical miles C. 200 nautical miles D. 250 nautical miles Ans. :- C
12. The harvestable Potential of marine fishery resource in the EEZ has been estimated at how
million tones.
A. 2.8 B. 3.9 C. 4.9 D. 1.6 Ans. :- B
13. How EEZ area available in Andaman & Nicobar Island is .
A. 0.40 million Sq. Km. B. 0.50 million Sq. Km.
C. 1.05 million Sq. Km. D. 0.60 million Sq. Km. Ans. :-D
14. How Percent (%) in 50 – 200 m depth of resources available is
A. 40% D. 35% C. 45% D. 50 Ans. :- B
15. Which depth is 7.0% resources are available in.
A. beyond 100 m B. beyond 50 m C. beyond 150 m D. beyond 200 m Ans. :- D

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16. How Coastline area is available of Gujarat.
A. 1600 km B. 720 km C. 974 km D. 1076 km Ans. :- A
17. How Coastline area is available of Maharashtra
A. 104 km B. 45 km C. 132 km D. 720 km Ans. :- D
18. Which State have largest Coastline.
A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh Ans. :- A
19. How many large Fishing Vessel of 21 m overall length (OAL).
A. 150 B. 125 C. 170 D. 160 Ans. :- C
20. Which State have Smallest Coastline.
A. 170 km B. 40 km C. 112 km D. 104 km Ans. :- D
21. Marine aquarium Fish trade is gaining in creasing Popularity the world over with an estimated
Value.
A. 3.5 billion US $ B. 4.5 billion US $ C. 2.5 billion US $ D. 1.5 billion US $ Ans. :- B
22. The Gulf on banner Palk Bay, Gulf on Kutch, South west Coast and the Lakshadweep and
Andaman group or Islands are rich in.
A. Cat Fishes B. Bill Fishes C. Ornamental Fishes D. All or these. Ans. :-C
23. The major aquarium Fishes represented in South west Coast at.
A. 170 species B. 200 species C. 175 species D. 180 species Ans. :- D
24. How many islands meet to form Lakshadweep.
A. 9 B. 12 C. 10 D.15 Ans. :- A
25. How many Species at Sponges are found in Indian Sea.
A. 540 B. 519 C. 515 D. 425 Ans. :- B
26. Gorgonids Popularly known as the
A. Rotifer B. Clado Cerans C. Sea monkey D. Sea fans / Sea whips Ans. :- D
27. The edible Seaweed are rich in
A. Protein B. Carbohydrate C. Lipid D. Vitamins. Ans. :- A
28. The edible Seaweed are Protein Percentage is
A. 10-25% B. 25-30% C. 20-25% D. 10-15% Ans. :- C
29. The dived Seaweed are Carbohydrate Percentage
A. 20-25% B. 6-11% C. 12-25% D. 16-24% Ans. :- D
30. How many Percent at lipid in Seaweed.
A. 10-12% B. 6-11% C. 12-25% D. 20-25% Ans. :- B
31. Which Country is Second largest in land Fish Production Producer is
A. India B. China C. Japan D. Shrilanka Ans. :- A
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32. Which ranks at India in inland Fish Production.
A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth Ans. :- B
33. How many major rivers System of the country Comprises at.
A. 10 B. 20 C. 14 D. 16 Ans. :- C
34. How many medium river system are.
A. 40 B. 20 C. 44 D. 34 Ans. :- C
35. The different river systems of the Country having a Combined length of.
A. 25,000 km B. 30,000 km C. 21,000 km D. 29,000 km Ans. :- D
36. The resource under Pond and tanks are available in.
A. 2.254 million ha. B. 1.2 million ha. C. 2.154 million ha. D. 1.254 million ha. Ans. :- A
37. How many coastal area has been identified as Potential resources for Finfish and Shell Fish
Farming.
A. 1.5 million ha. B. 1.2 million ha. C. 2.5 million ha. D. 0.5 million ha. Ans. :- B
38. How many total fish Species recorded world wide
A. 21,000 B. 18,000 C. 25,000 D. 32,000 Ans. :- C
39. The major river System of India on the basis of drainage Can be divided in to
A. Three B. Four C. Two D. Fifth Ans. :- C
40. The total length of Ganga river system is.
A. 4,000 km B. 12,000 km C. 15,000 km D. 12,000 km Ans. :- D
41. How many length of Brahmaputra river System is.
A. 2,000 km B. 4,025 km C. 25,00 km D. 3,000 km Ans. :- B
42. The originating of Ganga river from
A. Himalayas B. West Coast C. East Coast D. South east Coast Ans. :- A
43. The originating of ganga river From Himalayas, it drains in to The Bay of Bengal after
traversing a distance of .
A. 2318 km B. 2225 km C. 3518 km D. 3,000 km Ans. :- B
44. The Ganga river System harbors about ------- Fish Species.
A. 355 B. 255 C. 265 D. 155 Ans. :- C
45. Brahmaputra river originates from in
A. Bexar B. Bhagalpur C. Allahabad D. Tibet Ans. :- D
46. The Fisheries in the upper, middle and lower stretches of the Brahmaputra river is dominated by
A. Catfishes B. Elasmobranches Fishes C. Sardine Fishes D. All of these Ans. :- A
47. The major portion of Indus river System lies within
A. India B. Pakistan C. Shrilanka D. Bangladesh Ans. :- B
48. The Indus river System originate from
A. West Coast B. Southern Himalayas C. Western Himalayas D. Eastern Himalayas Ans. :- C

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49. The Jhelum is a tributaries of Indus river Systems & these tributaries flow in which State are
A. Rajasthan B. Bihar C. Punjab D. Jammu & Kashmir Ans. :- D
50. The Peninsular river System maybe broadly categorized into
A. Two B. Four C. Six D. Eight Ans. :- A
51. Which Coast of Pen in solar river System
A. South east & South west Coast river System B. East Coast & West Coast river System
C. A & B D. None. Ans. :- B
52. The total length of Godavari, Krishna, Mahanadi, Cauvery is about
A. 4,525 km B. 5,215 km C. 6,437 km D. 7,450 km Ans. :- C
53. How River System in east Coast
A. 2 B. 12 C. 8 D. 4 Ans. :- D
54. Total Catchment area of east Coast river System.
A. 121 million ha. B. 111 million ha. C. 150 million ha. D. 110 million ha. Ans. :- A
55. What is CPUE
A. Culture Per unit effort B. Catch Per unit effort.
C. Capture Per unit effort D. Catch Per unit Economic Ans. :- B
56. Which river is the West Coast river System
A. Ganga B. Cauvery C. Narmada D. Mahanadi Ans. :- C
57. How many West Coast river System is
A. One B. Four C. Three D. Two Ans. :-D
58. Which two West Coast river System are.
A. Narmada / Tapti B. Cauvery / Mahanadi C. Krishna / Ganga D. Narmada / CauveryAns. :- A
59. Which river is about 2.6 tones of Fish / day is captured from
A. Narmada B. Cauvery C. Khrina D. Tapti Ans. :- D
60. The total Projected growth of Reservoir by 2000 AD.
A. 3 Million ha. B. 6 Million ha. C. 5 Million ha. D. 8 Million ha. Ans. :- B
61. The tatal area under reservoir at during the mid sixties is .
A. 6 Million ha. B. 8 Million ha. C. 3 Million ha. D. 5 Million ha. Ans. :- C
62. How many total reservoir in the Country is
A. 19,370 B. 20,370 C. 15,570 D. 18,370 Ans. :- A
63. The total 19,370 reservoir in the Country with total area of
A. 4.1 million ha. B. 3.1 million ha. C. 2.5 million ha. D. 5.1 million ha. Ans. :- B
64. How many area of the small reservoir is
A. > 500 B. < 800 C. <1,000 D. > 1,000 Ans. :- C
65. How area as Considered to medium reservoir are.
A. 1,000 - 2,000 B. 4,000 – 5,000 C. 2,000 - 5,0000 D. 1,000 – 5,000 Ans. :- D

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66. How area is Considered as large reservoir are.
A. > 5,000 ha. B. < 5,000 ha C. > 10,000 ha. D. < 3,000 ha. Ans. :- A
67. The Production of small reservoir is about
A. 35 Kg./ha./year B. 50 Kg./ha./year C. 12 Kg./ha./year D. 25 Kg./ha./year Ans. :- B
68. How Production of medium reservoir is about
A. 10 Kg./ha./year B. 11.5 Kg./ha./year C. 12.3 Kg./ha./year D. 15.2 Kg./ha./year Ans. :- C
69. The Production of large reservoir is about
A. 8 Kg./ha./year B. 9.5 Kg./ha./year C. 11.25 Kg./ha./year D. 11.5 Kg./ha./year Ans. :- D
70. The Average Production of reservoir is about
A. 20 Kg./ha./year B. 15 Kg./ha./year C. 10 Kg./ha./year D. 25 Kg./ha./year Ans. :- A
71. How many small reservoir In India is about
A . 19,370 B. 19,1324 C. 20,517 D. 15,419 Ans. :- B
72. The medium reservoir in India is
A. 200 B. 150 C. 180 D. 165 Ans. :- C
73. In India how many large reservoir is
A. 20 B. 40 C. 37 D. 56 Ans. :- D
74. The total area of the reservoir is
A. 3,153,366 ha. B. 1,485,557 ha. C. 5,27,541 ha D. 1,140,268 ha. Ans. :- A
75. The estimated area of Floodplain lake is available
A. 1,013,213 ha B. 2,013,213 ha. C. 4,413,425 ha. D. 3,516,314 ha Ans. :- B
76. The Floodplain lakes in Assam is to Considered are
A. Wetlands B. back waters C. bells D. all of these Ans. :- C
77. Which State have 150 bells are
A. Assam B. Rajasthan C. Kerala D. West Bengal Ans. :- D
78. Which river on the Dogra beels is
A. Ganga B. Brahmaputra C. Indus D. Cauvery Ans. :- B
79. In Bihar is estimated area of oe-bow lake
A. 4,735 ha. B. 2,525 ha C. 6,115 ha D. 3,725 ha Ans. :- A
80. The area of Hooghly Malta estuary
A. 18,000 ha B. 144,000 ha C. 1,34,000 ha D. 30,000 ha Ans. :- C
81. The area of Godavari estuary
A. 10,000 ha B. 15,000 ha C. 16,000 ha D. 18,000 ha Ans. :- D
82. How area of the Mahanadi estuary is
A. 3,000 ha B. 1,000 ha C. 5,000 ha D. 2,000 ha Ans. :- A
83. The area of the Narmada estuary is
A. 20,000 ha B. 40,000 ha C. 30,000 ha D. 10,000 ha Ans. :- C

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84. How area of the chilka lagoon is
A. 2,036,000 ha B. 1,036,000 C. 5,236,000 ha D. 3,435,215 ha Ans. :- B
85. The area of the Polecat lake is
A. 26,000 ha B. 3,000 ha C. 34,000 D. 36,900 ha Ans. :- D
86. The area of the Verbena lake and Kerala backwaters is
A. 50,000 ha B. 40,000 ha C. 60,000 ha D. 65,000 ha Ans. :- A
87. The Verbena estuary located east Coast of the
A. Kittened region B. Cochin C. Chanai D. Bhubaneswar Ans. :- B
88. Which estuary is classified as a Salt-wedge estuary where fresh water flow predominates.
A. Godavari B. Tapti C. Narmada D. Sabarmati Ans. :- C
89. River Narmada is having an estuarine Strech of about 120 km which ends in
A. Gulf of Kutch B. Gulf of Manner C. A & B D. Gulf of Chambery Ans. :- D
90. The family of the Mahaseer is
A. Cyprinid B. Cobitidae C. Sisoridae D. Salmon doe Ans. :- A
91. Which family of the Snow trout
A. Salmonidae B. Cyprinid C. Sisoridae D.Cobitidae Ans. :- B
92. The family of the miner carp is
A. Combitidae B. Sisoridae C. Cyprinidae D. Salmomitiloe Ans. :- C
93. The family of the Catfishes is
A. Cyprinidae B. Combitidae C. Sal monidae D. Sisoridae Ans. :- A
94. The family of the trout is
A. Salmonidae B. Sisoridae C. Cyprinidoe D. Combitidae Ans. :- A
95. Which carp contribute tod about 84% of India‘s aquaculture production is mostly rural based.
A. Exotic Carp B. Indian major Carp C. minor Corp D. Miscellaneous species Ans. :- B
96. The annually seed production of carps has been stand resized, with commercial hatcheries
producing over..
A. 10,000 million fry B. 16,000 million fry C. 19,000 million fry D. 20,000 million fryAns. :- C
97. The fresh water aquaculture resources in the Country comprise 2.25 million ha. of
A. Bells & derelict water B. Paddy fields C. Lakes & reservoirs D. Ponds & tanks Ans. :- D
98. The fresh water aquaculture resource in Country the area of bells & derelict waters.
A. 1.3 Million ha. B. 2.25 Million ha. C. 2.09 Million ha. D. 0.12 Million ha. Ans. :- A
99. The fresh water aquaculture resource in Country the area of lakes & reservoirs
A. 2.25 Million ha. B. 2.09 Million ha. C. 2.3 Million ha. D. 1.3 Million ha. Ans. :- B
100. The fresh water aquaculture resources in the country the area of irrigation canals & channels.
A. 2.3 Million ha B. 2.09 Million ha C. 0.12 Million ha D. 1.3 Million ha Ans. :- C

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101. The fresh water aqua culture resources in the country the area of paddy fields.
A. 2.25 million ha. B. 1.3 million ha. C. 3.3 million ha. D. 2.3 million ha. Ans. :- D
102. Carp hatchery in the public Sector have contributed to a large extent for the increase in seed
production from 20,700 million in which year.
A.2004-05 B. 2005-6 C. 2006-07 D. 2007-08 Ans. :- A
103. India is basically which country.
A. Warm Country B. Carp Country C. Cold Country D. Largest Country Ans. :- B
104. The Scientific name of rohu is
A. Labeo Colbasu B. Labeo bata C. Labeo rohita D. Labeo fimbriatus Ans. :- C
105. The Scientific name of Mrigal is
A. Cirrhinus cirrhoses B. Cirrhinus Mrigala C. both A & B D. None Ans. :- B
106. The Scientific hane Grass carp is
A. Cyprinus carpio B. Cteno pharyngodon
C. Clarius betrachus D. Hypophthaimicthys Molitrix Ans. :- D
107. The Scientific name of Catla is
A. jibelio Catla B. Catla Catla C. Cirrhinus mrigalla D. None Ans. :- A
108. The Scientific name of Silver carp is
A. Ctenopharyngodonidella B. Hypophthalmichthys
C. Cyprinus carpio D. None Ans. :- B
109. The Scientific name of common carp is
A. Hypophthalmichthys molitrix B. Ctenophryngodon molitrix
C. Cyprinus Carpio D. None Ans. :- C
110. The following which species is air-breathing
A. Common Carp B. Golden mahseer C. Brown trout D. Magur Ans. :- D
111. The Scientific name of Ganga river Prawn is
A. Macrobrachium choprai B. Macrobrachium rosenborgii
C. Macrobrachium Malcolmsonii D. None Ans. :- A
112. Which Fish is Coldwater
A. Golden Mahseer B. Singhi C. Climbing Perch D. Lamellidens SPP Ans. :- A
113. The following Fish in which is Warm Water
A. Goldenmahseer B. Anabas testudinaus C. Showtrout D. Scale Carp Ans. :- B
114. How Percentage of both Indian and exotic Carp Contribute of total fresh water aquaculture
Production
A. 75% B. 60% C. 90% D. 83% Ans. :- C
115. Which state is 94 Potential ornamental Fishes from
A. Karnataka B. Gujarat C. West benal D. Kerala Ans. :- D

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116. What is the NBFGR
A. National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources B. National Bureau of Fish Genetic Research
C. New Bureau of Fish Genetic Research D. National Bureau of Fish genetic Research Ans. :-A
117. In which year the NBFGR has listed 106 Species endemic to the Western Ghats.
A. 1999 B. 2001 C. 2005 D. 2003 Ans. :- B
118. In India Potential Brackish Water aquaculture area is
A. 2,909 million ha. B. 1,415 million ha. C. 1,909 million ha. D. 841 million ha. Ans. :- C
119. What is the BFDA
A. Backwater Fish Farm Development Agency
B. Brackish water Fish Farm Development Aquaculture
C. Brackish water Fish Farm Development Agriculture
D. Brackish water Fish Farm Development Agency Ans. :- D
120. How many Brackish water Fish farm development Agencies establish In India
A. 39 B. 28 C. 35 D. 32 Ans. :- A
121. There was a drop in production due to White Spot Virus disease out break since
A. 199-2000 B. 1995-96 C. 1997-98 D. 1996-97 Ans. :- B
122. The TASPARC Shrimp hatcheries located on
A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. Andhra Pradesh D. Gujarat Ans. :- C
123. The OSPARC shrimp hatcheries located on
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Kerala C. Gujarat D. Orissa Ans. :- D
124. In late 1980 the establishment of 2 shrimp hatcheries TASPARC in Andhra Pradesh and
OSPARC in Orissa by
A. MPEDS B. CMFRI C. CIFA D. CIFRI Ans. :- A
125. The How many shrimp hatcheries along the Coastline of the Country
A. 144 B. 266 C. 290 D. 275 Ans. :- B
126. The How many hatcheries in Andhra Pradesh
A. 140 B. 120 C. 133 D. 145 Ans. :- C
127. In Tamil nadu How many hatcheries are
A. 68 B. 39 C. 82 D. 72 Ans. :- D
128. How many hatcheries established in the east Coast of India
A. 214 B. 220 C. 210 D. 200 Ans. :- A
129. The induce breed mahseer species met with success at
A. Mahabaleswar B. Lonavla C. Amer Kantak D. Risod Ans. :- B
130. The two hatcheries for mahseer have been developed at
A. Mahabaleswar / Dehradun B. Risod / Bhimtal
C. Lonavala / Bhimtal D. Amerkantak / Bhimtal Ans. :- C

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131. The Mahseer cultured in ponds has also been bred by using Successfully
A. WOVAFH / Ova tide B. Ovapel / ova tide
C. Steroid harmonies / WOVSFH D. Ova prim / Pituitary gland Ans. :- D
132. The Scientific name of Pearl oyster is
A. Pinctada Fucuta B. Crassostrea Madrasensis
C. Meretrix Meretrix D. Etroplus Surratensis Ans. :- A
133. The Scientific name of edible oyster is
A. Pinctada fucuta B. Crassostrea modrasensis
C. meretrix meretrix D. Etroplus suratensis Ans. :- B
134. The Scientific name of green mussel is
A. Perna indica B. Meretrix meretrix C. Perna virids D. Pinetada fucuta Ans. :- C
135. The Scientific name of brown mussel is
A. Perna Virids B. Pinctada fucuta C. Meretrix meretrix D. Perna indica Ans. :- D
136. The Scientific name of Meretrix meretrix
A. Anadara granesa B. Rerna indica C. Perna Visids D. None Ans. :- A
137. The Sea cucumber is Commonly known as
A. edible oyster B. Beach – de-mere C. Pearl oyster D. Sea weed Ans. :- B

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Fish in Human Nutrition
138. Through research over the Years, it is now Proved that many of the dissuades and health
Problems of People today are due to unhealthy liberty, characterized by
A. Balanced diet B. Unbalanced diet C. Environment impact D. None Ans. :- B
139. The How many percentage of the world fish Production today is used for human consumption
(Year 2010)
A. 75% B. 60% C. 50% D72% Ans. :- A
140. The remainder is converted into fish – meal and oil which are used mainly for
A. Poultry feed B. Pig feed C. Animal feed D. duck feed Ans. :- C
141. The Fish consumption rate is generally in developed Countries than in developing Countries.
A. lower B. higher C. middle D. Very lower Ans. :- B
142. The lowest level of Consumption is in
A. Africa B. Europe C. Asia D. None Ans. :- A
143. The recommendations for human diets are less
A. Protein B. Fat C. Carbohydrate D. Vitamin Ans. :- B
144. The recommendations for human diets are less fat. But more
A. Protein B. Carbohydrate C. unsaturated fat D. Vitamin Ans. :- C
145. The more fat Soluble Vitamins are
A. Vitamin D&B B. Vitamin A&C C. Vitamin A&E D. Vitamin A&D Ans. :- D
146. Which Vitamin have more water Soluble
A. Vitamin B B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin E D. Vitamin A Ans. :- A
147. Which is are characteristic land-animal fats.
A. Monounsaturated fatty acid B. Saturated fatty
C. Unsaturated fatty acid D. Polyunsaturated fatty Ans. :- B
148. Certain fatty acid have Some of their carbon-carbon links in a said different form called
A. Tripal bond B. Single bond C. double bond D. all of these Ans. :- C
149. Which of land, air and Water is a universal Phenomenon.
A. environment B. Pollution C. A & B D. None Ans. :-B
150. Which has large Populations and a relativity high per caput consumption is by for the most
important fish consuming region, followed by Europe.
A. Asia B. Africa C. Europe D. None Ans. :- A
151. It earns around Rs. 7,000 crore of foreign exchange is
A. Monthly B. Annually C. Every fourth night D. weekly Ans. :- B

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152. What is the FAO
A. Fishery & Agriculture organization B. Fishery & Agriculture officers .
C. Food and Agriculture Organization D. Food and Aquaculture Organization Ans. :- C
153What is mean by WHO
A. World Human Organization B. World Heath Officers
C. Women Health Organization D. World Health Organization Ans. :- D
154. The dietary requirement of protein is for Supplying is
A. Essential amino acid B. Non. Essential amino acid
C. Carbohydrate D. Lipid Ans. :- A
155. It is Calculated that approximately 39% of dietary intake of the ideal protein should be
composed of essential amino acids for
A. Adult B. Infants C. Children D. 18 Years old Ans. :-B
156. How families of polyunsaturated that are important in human nutrition
A. Six B. Ten Omega – 3 Omega – 6 C. Three D. Four Omega – 9 Ans. :- C
157. The more essential fatty acid especially
A. Omega – 3 B. Omega – 6 C. Omega – 9 D. all of these Ans. :- A
158. Which is form essential part of antioxidants and other immune System
A. Protein / carbohydrates B. Minerals / Vitamins
C. Lipids / Protein D. Vitamins / Protein Ans. :- B
159. Thy mus gland is the Organ in which cell of immune system mature
A. B. cell B. D cell C. T cell D. all of these Ans. :- C
160. Researchers have found that when selenium levels are low in diet which viruses including can
multiply faster.
A. AIDS B. HIV C. both A&B D. MBV Ans. :- B
161. The Carboy drat level in fish is .
A. Very low B. Very High C. Medium D. None Ans. :- A
162. Fish meat is generally a good Source of
A. Vitamin ‗A‘ B. Vitamin ‗C‘ C. Vitamin ‗B‘ D. Vitamin ‗D‘ Ans. :- C
163. The Species with good amount of live roils are good Source of
A. Vitamin A&C B. Vitamin D&B C. Vitamin C&A D. Vitamin A&D Ans. :- D
164. The lean Species are
A. Surface dwelling fishes B. Bottom dwelling fishes
C. Midis – dwelling fishes D. all of these Ans. :- B
165. Which fatty acid lower risk of developing an irregular heart rhythm and are Known to reduce
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A. Omega -3 B. Omega – 6 C. Omega – 9 D. all of these Ans. :- A
166. There is considerable evidence that fish oil consumption can delay or reduce tumer
development in
A. ear Cancer B. neck Cancer C. breast Cancer D. Stomach Cancer Ans. :- C
167. Some findings also indicate that Consumption of fish will reduce risk of
A. ear Cancer B. Stomach Cancer C. breast cancer D. colon cancer Ans. :- D
168. The human brain is one of the largest consumers of
A. (DHA) – docosahexaenoic acid B. (EPA) – eicosapentaenoic acid
C. arachidonic acid D. all of these Ans. :- A
169. The lung diseases is such as
A. Cystic fibrosis B. WSSV C. emphysema D. A&C Ans. :- D
170. The Stroma or Connective tissue Proteins is
A. actin B. Collagen C. globulin D. troponin Ans. :- B
171. Which is amino acid is 8.8% in fish is
A. Histidine B. Threonine C. Lysine D. Valine Ans. :- C
172. The red meat has higher Content of which vitamins than White meat
A. Vitamin ‗A‘ B. Vitamin ‗K‘ C. Vitamin ‗C‘ D. Vitamin ‗B‘ Ans. :- D
173. Which is rich Vitamin in tuna Fishes
A. Vitamin ‗A‘ B. Vitamin ‗B‘ C. Vitamin ‗B‘12 D. Vitamin B6 Ans. :- A

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Fish Genetics Resources & Their Conservation
1. Endangered SP. Of western ghats of Peninsular India (Sauthern region )
A. Barilius canarensis B. Gonoproktopterus Kurali
C. Etroplus cararensis D. All the above Ans. :- D
2. Puntius denisonni in southern region included in
A. Endanqered SP B. Valnerable SP C. rare SP D. All Ans. :- C
3. Recently sicyopterus qriseus is reported as rare endangered SP. from .
A. South western ghat B. North C. Eastern ghat D. Central eastern ghat Ans. :- A
4. Endangered Sp. of upland water of India.
A. Tor Khudree B. Tor mussullah C. Tor tor D. Tor putitora Ans. :- B
5. Gangetic shark (Glyphis gangeticus) is reported as
A. Critical endanqered B. Endanqerd C. Rare D. Vulnarable Ans. :- A
6. Which of the following is the slowest growing marine chordates 120 Year to mature)
A. Dog shark B. Whale Shark C. Dusky shark D. White shark Ans. :- C
7. Rhinodon types (whale shark ) considered as
A. Critical endangered B. Extinct C. Rare D. Vulnerable Ans. :- A
8. Sand tigen shark produces -------------- youngs every alternate Year.
A. 4 B. 10 C. 5 D. 2 Ans. :- B
9. The MFRA restricts the cod end m size of trawler to -------
A. below 30 mm B. 30-50 mm C. 50 mm D. Above 50 mm Ans. :- A
10. Which of the following include in genetic cause for decline of natural fishes .
A. Negative selection B. Over fishery
C. Habit modification D. Exotic introduction Ans. :- A
11. Genetic homozygosity
A. improve fishers B. Reduce fitness C. Resist diease D. B&C
12. simple population census is denoted by
A. N B. No C. Nm D. Nr Ans. :-A
13. Genetic effective population is denoted by
A. N B. Ne C. Nm D. Nr Ans. :- B
14. Which of the fouowing is problem of small population
A. Bottleneck B. Drift C. Inbreeding D. All Ans. :- D
15. Which of the following has greater probability of being lost in genetic drift.
A. Common all B. Rare allel C. Both D. None Ans. :- B

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16. Allele which frequency is loss is k/as
A. common allele B. Rare allele C. Both D. None Ans. :- B
17. Reduction or change in the alletic frequency due to accidental loss called
A. Genetic bottle neck B. Genetic drift C. Inbreeding depression D. None Ans. :- B
18. Inbreeding leads to genetic ---------------
A. Homo zygosity B. Heterozygosity C. Polyzygosity D. All Ans. :- A
19. In India 2-17 % inbreeding depression in Year among IMC was recorded when No ranged
from ---------------- in fish farm
A. 3-30 B. 5-50 C. 8-29 D. 50-55 Ans. :- A
20. Population variation lost through
A. Convergent selection B. Drift C. Bottleneck D. All Ans. :- D
21. Bhimtal, Naukuchiata & sattal of the Kwnaon Himalayans is famous for
A. Natwral breeding of Mahseer B. Auto stocking / ranching of Mahseer
C. Natural breeding of Labeo dusswnieri D. 1 & 2 Ans. :- D
22. Who conduct the programe for ranching of artificially breed golden mahseer fingerlings
A. NBFGR B. NRCCWF C. NFDB D. A & B Ans. :- D
23. The concept of stock improvement through sea ranching was 1st adopted by the
A. USA B. Norway C. Indonesia D. A & B Ans. :- D
24. Gulf of kutch National marine park present in
A. Gulf B. T.N. C. Kerala D. W.B. Ans. :- A
25. Establishment year of Gulf of Kutch NMP is
A. 1980 B. 1986 C. 1950 D. 1966 Ans. :- A
26. Gulf of Mannar National marine park is present in
A. Rameswaran to Tuticorin B. Kerda to Karnataka C. Only Kerala D. Karnataka Ans. :- A
27. Wandoor national marine park present in
A. T.N. B. WB C. South Andaman D. North Andaman Ans. :- C
28. Bhitarkanika Gahirmatha sanctuary situated in
A. Kenala B. WB C. Orissa D. T.N. Ans. :- C
29. Point calimer sanctuary situated in
A. T.N. B. W.B. C. Orissa D. Karnataka Ans. A
30. Which of the following sanctuary for ProtEction for mahseer in HP.
A. Sidhquy & Machial (Mandi distinet) B. Baijnath & Chandratal (Kangra dist )
C. Renuka lake (Sirmaur dist) D. All Ans. :- D
31. Sanctuary & National park are induded in
A. Ex-situ conservation B. Insitu conservation C. Both D. None Ans. :- B

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32. Gene bank included in
A. Ex situ conservation B. Insitu conservation C. Both D. None Ans. :- A
33. In Gamete Gene bank gamete is PRESERVED. at
A. 196c in liquid nitrogen B. -2300
c in liquid buffer
C. -196
0
c in liquid ammonia D. -2300
c in liquid N2 Ans. :- A
34. -------------- are mainly inhabited by Tor for , Tor modal Tor progesius & Aquarius binaries
A. Head water of India B. Head water of Ganga
C. Head water of Brahmaputra D.All Ans. :- C
35. In 14 major River system share about ----------------- of the drainaqe.
A. 83% B. 13% C. 75% D. 100% Ans. :- A
36. The principle fish funna of Godavari are
A. Labeo Fimbriatus B. Hisla C. Transplanted Gangetic carp D. All Ans. :- D
37. Which of the following last staqe in the of lands from lakes
A. Swamps B. C. D.
38. Salinity of B-cu ranqe from
A. 0.5 – 30 ppt. B. 0.5 – 50 ppt. C. 10-30 ppt. D. None Ans. :- A
39. Scientific name of malabas sole
A. Cynoglossus semifasciatus B. Pseudocaruo species
C. Coslia dusssumieri D. Trichuras lepturus
40. Problem that reduce genetic Variability
A.Inbreeding B. Genetic drift C. Both D. None Ans. :- C
41. Wonton killing meaus.
A. Killing by drjnanites B. By electric shocks C. By poisoning D. All Ans. :- D
42. ---------------- is landmark in the conservation of fishes
A. Indian fishery Oct (1851) B. Wildlife Oct. (1972)
C. Marine fishes policy act D. Environmental Protection Act (1986) Ans. :- A
43. Beels area in Indian fishery resources is -----------
A. 2.254 mh. B. 1.3 mh. C. 2.9 mh. D. 1.235 mh. Ans. :- B
44. Total B.W. area in Indian fishery resource is
A. 1.235 mh. B. 2.254 mh. C. 2.0 mh D. 1.3 mh Ans. :- A
45. In India ---------------- major river system
A. 14 B. 16 C. 5 D. 20 Ans. :- A
46. Highest peaks of greater Himalaya in India
A. Nanga Parbat B. 1 & 3 C. Nanda devil D. None Ans. :- B
47. The temp of the upland cold water rarqes bet
A. 0-20o
c B. 10-200
c C. 10-120
c D. All the above Ans. :- A

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48. The NBIGR has listed --------------------- fish SP.
A. 157 B. 258 C. 580 D. 680 Ans. :- A
49. The rapid & clear hardwater 2000 of Ganga are mainly inhabited by -----------
A. Rheophilic loaches B. Diptyehus macueatus (Snow trout)
C. Rheophilic schiso Haoracids D. All Ans. :- D
50. Osteobrama belangeri the anderic fish to laktak lake is disappearing due to introduction of
A. Catla B. Common carp C. Silver carp D. Grasscarp Ans. :- B
51. A tax on when it & an extremely high rick of extinction into wild in the immediate future
A. Critically endangered B. Endangered C. Vulnerable D. Rare Ans. :- A
52. A tax on when it is a very high rick of extinction in the wild in near future
A. Enamored B. Critical endangered C. Vulnerable D. Rare Ans. :- A
53. A tax on when it high risk of extinction in the wild in medium than future
A. Enamored B. Critically endangered C. Vulnerable D. Rare Ans. :- C
54. Which of the following not induces in category of lower risk
A. Conservation dependent B. Near threatened
C. Least concern D. Data deficient Ans. :- D
55. The establishment of common carp & silver carp xesulted in alarming decline of the --------------
in the xesenoi of Govind savor
A. For putirora B. Tor tor C. Tor khuderi D. Cirrhihus SP. Ans. :- A
56. Sperm whale (Shyster macro cephalous) are Categorized in
A. Endangered B. Vulnerable C. Rare D. Critical endangered Ans. :- B
57. Blue whale (Balaenoptora Musculus) are Cateqonised in
A. Endangered B. Vulnerable C. Rare D. CR Ans. :- A

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PELAGIC FISHERIER OF INDIA
1. In 1960 the Portion of Indian Pelagic Fisheries in the world.
A. I B. II C. III D. IV Ans. :- C
2. In this III Portion the Production of Indian Pelagic Fish in World
A. 138 million tone B. 128.8 million tone C. 125.8 million tone D. 120.2 million tome Ans. :-B
3. In III Perition the Indian Pelagic Fish Contribution is
A. 4.81 % B. 4.21% C. 4.51% D. 5.01% Ans. :- A
4. In 1997 the marine fish production in India had reached
A. 12.7 million tome B. 2.72 million tome C. 22.8 million tome D. 4.9 million tome Ans. :- B
5. How many area covered with continental shelf the Indian Pelagic Fisheries
A. 0.5 million Km2
B. 10.7 million km2
C. 18.5 million km2
D. 8.6 million km2
Ans. :- A
6. Which craft and rued to exploitation of Indian Pelagic Fisheries
A. Catamaran B. Pabdo type boats C. Both A & B D. None Ans. :- C
7. Karnataka state when type of craft are rued
A. Catamaran B. Pabdo type boats C. Rampani D. Non Ans. :- C
8. In 1985-2005 the annual pelagic fish production of India is
A. 11.5 million tonne B. 1.4 million tonne C. 31.25 million tonne D. 21.52 million tonneAns. :- B
9. In 2005 which state hang fish rank in pelagic fish production
A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. Gujrat D. Maharashtra Ans. :- B
10. In 2005 how many contribution of hotel pelagic fish production
A. 20% B. 24% C. 25% D. 18% Ans. :- B
11. Which region is more productive for pelagic fisheries is
A. South east B. South west C. North east D. North west Ans. :- B
12. In 1990-2005 how many production of pelagic fisheries in India
A. 1.02 million tenne B. 11.2 million tonne C. 4.1 million tonne D. 21.3 million tonne Ans. :- A
13. Oil sardine found is --------------------- Latitude
A. 80
N & 170
N B. 80
N & 160
N C. 80
S & 160
N D. 80
N & 170
S Ans. :- B
14. In 1950 all India production of oil sardine is
A. 14000 tonne B. 15000 tonne C. 14400 tonne D. 15050 tonne Ans. :- A
15. In 2003 the production of Indian oil sardine is
A. 43.77 lakh tonne B. 13.5 Lakh tonne C. 3.78 tonne D. 33.6 tonne Ans. :- C
16. In 2005 pelagic fish production which state is first in India
A. Karnataka B. Tamilnadu C. Andhra Pradesh D. Kerala Ans. :- D
17. The hi shirt % of which pelagic fish contribution

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A. Oil sardine B. Medieval C. Barracudas D. Anchovies Ans. :- A
18. The scientific name of oil sardine is
A. Saidinella Longiceps B. Rartrelling kenagurta
C. Harpadon nchereus D. both A & B Ans. :- A
19. Indian oil sardine distributed extending to a distance of --------------- from the coart.
A. 3-15 km B. 3-20 km C. 4-15 km D. 4-20 km Ans. :- B
20. Which is the family of oil sardine is
A. Scombridre B. Magilidre C. Herpedonti dre D. Chpeidre Ans. :-D
21. The fishery season of oil sardine in Karala coart is
A. March-May B. march-April C. May-June D. jun-Jully Ans. :- A
22. The fishing season of oil sardine in Karnataka coart is
A. Sep.-Nov B. Sept.-Oct. C. May-june D. Sep.-Dec. Ans. :- B
23. The fishing season of oil sardine in Andhra Pradesh coart is
A. April-June B. Oct.-Nov. C. Jun-Oct. D. Jully-Aug. Ans. :- D
24. The fishing season of oil sardine in
A. April-June B. Oct. Nov. C. Jully-Aug. D. Jun-Oct. Ans. :- A
25. Oil sardine at the age of
A. > 2 Year B. > 1 Year C. < 1 Year D. None Ans. :-B
26. Peak spawning of oil sardine on west coart is
A. Jan-Aug. B. Jun-July C. jan. - Feb. D. jan – March Ans. :-A
27. Which type of diatons are abundance of oil sardine is
A. Troche dismus B. Frasi Laria oceanic C. both A & B D. None Ans. :- B
28. The size of juveniles of oil sardine is
A. 80 – 120 mm B. 90 – 100 mm C. 80 – 100 mm D. 80 – 110 mm Ans. :- C
29. In Northern region the oil sardine it oppears
A. March B. September C. Jun D. October Ans. :- B
30. Oil sardine having Life span is
A. 2 Years B. 3 Years C. 4 Years D. 2 Years Ans. :-D
31. Oil sardine mature at the size
A. 160 mm B. 130 mm C. 150 mm D. 140 mm Ans. :-C
32. Spawning of Oil sardine on south west coart is
A. June-Aug. B. Jun-July C. Aug.-Sep. D. Oct.-Dec. Ans. :- A
33. The optimum temperature of salinity of Oil sardine is
A. 27-280
c & 22.8-33.5 ppt B. 27-280
c & 22-33 ppt
C. 27-280
c & 22 -33.5 ppt D. 27-200
c & 22-33 ppt Ans. :- A

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34. In 1986-2000 on avg Production of Leer sardine is
A. 17122 tonne B. 16175 tonne C. 16122 tonne D. 16185 tonne Ans. :- C
35. Which crafts are rued for Leers sardine
A. Canoe B. Planle-buit C. both A & B D. None Ans. :- C
36. The Lesses sardine mature at.
A. befer 1 year B. After 1 Year C. 1 1/2 Year D. 2 Year Ans. :- A
37. In 1985-2000 the aug. anneal retch of Archeries is
A. 11.41 Lakh tonne B. 21.33 Lakh tonne C. 1.31 Lakh tonne D. 21.32 Lakh tonne Ans. :- C
38. In 1991 the production of Archeries is
A. 1.66 Lakh tonne B. 21.33 Lakh tonne C. 61.32 Lakh tonne D. 41.42 Lakh tonne Ans. :- A
39. The fishing reares of Anchevies in Kernataka stat is
A. July-Aug B. Oct.-March C. Jun-July D. Oct.-Nov. Ans. :- B
40. The fishing searos of Anchovies in kerala coart is
A. Oct.-Nov. B. April-May C. Oct-March D. April-Dec. Ans. :-D
41. Anchovies span on at which age.
A. 1 Year B. 0.5 Year C. 1 ½ Year D. 2 Year Ans. :- B
42. Anchovies awning season stats from
A. Oct-July B. Jen-Feb. C. Nov-July D. Dec.-Jan. Ans. :- C
43. The scientific name whitebaits
A. Stolephorum buccaneer B. Celiac dursemielri
C. Rerdinalla handicaps D. Retellings Kanegurta Ans. :- A
44. The whitebaits is mature at
A. 0.5 Year B. 2 Year C. 1 Year D. 1 ½ Year Ans. :- A
45. The family of Mackerel is
A. Claretdée B. Magitdée C. Sconbridre D. Herpedon tide Ans. :- C
46. The scientific name of mackerel is
A. Serdinella wngiceps B. Respellige Kenagurta
C. Sardinella gibbore D. Hreprdes dhereus Ans. :- B
47. The scientific name of golden Avery is
A. Coilia dussunieri B. Restrellige Kenagurta C. Rardinelle gibbore D. none Ans. :- A
48. In 1990 – 2001 the production of mackerel is
A. 21.26 – 1.2 Lakh tonne B. 4.26-0.9 Lakh tonne
C. 2.1-0.0 Lakh tonne D. 6.1-1.2 Lakh tonne Ans. :- C
49. For the catch of makeral ringreine is danlnert in
A. Kernataka B. Kerala C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamilnadu Ans. :- B
50. Which is the fishing season of kerala & Maharashtra

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A. Fub. – Nov. B. Aug-Sept. C. Jun-Sept. D. Aug.- Dec. Ans. :- D
51. Which species of marleerat is dominant in soatncoert
A. Rertrelliga krergurth B. Rartrelliga figure
C. Rertrelliga brachyremes D. none Ans. :- B
52. The size of the first maturity ranges from
A. 184-225 mm B. 185-225 mm C. 180-200 mm D. 184-220 mm Ans. :- A
53. The interview spawning a mackerel starts by
A. April/May-July B. April/May-June C. April/June-July D. April/May-Augst. Ans. :- A
54. The Cambered catch darts on size
A. 180-250 mm B. 180-240 mm C. 180-200mm D. 180-220 mm Ans. :- B
55. The Commissarial cache depends on size
A. Euthynnus affinis B. Aurous themed C. Thennas tanggol D. Ketsawonus dames Ans. :- D
56. Skipjack tina attain maturity size is
A. 30-60 cm B. 30-80 cm C. 35-80 cm D. 35-70 cm Ans. :- C
57. In 2000 the prod of skipjack tine is
A. 30285 tonne B. 54007 tonne C. 34000 tonne D. 540000 tonne Ans. :- B
58. The common name of Thames albacores is
A. Skipjack tuna B. Yellow fen tuna C. Long tail tuna D. bullet tuna Ans. :- B
59. The common name of Euthynnus offends is
A. Skipjack tuna B. Yellow fen tuna C. Long tail tuna D. Little tuna Ans. :- C
60. Which type of gears is rued for tam fishing is
A. Wngline B. Pole C. both A & B D. Cill net Ans. :- C
61. The skip ale tuna of peak spawning is
A. jan-Feb B. Sept.-Nov. C. Oct. – Nov. D. jon.-April. Ans. :- D
62. Which is the family of sea fir is
A. Sconbroidae B. Stromaleidee C. Clupeidre D. None Ans. :- A
63. In 2000 the sea firth cash is
64. Spotted sea was dominant along the
A. West Bengal B. Maharashtra C. Gujarat D. All Ans. :- D
65. Which is the common name of scomeromorus statues
A. Spotted sea fish B. Tone C. Hair tail D. None Ans. :- A
66. In 2003 the production of seec fish is
A. 54998 tonne B. 55998 tonne C. 58996 tonne D. 53989 tomme Ans. :- A
67. The spotted sear fish spownlng paiod is
A. Jan-Sep. B. Jan-Aug. C. Jan-Oct. D. Feb-April Ans. :- B

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68. The lignin of spotted sea fish at first maturity is
A. 78 cm B. 79 cm C. 75 cm D. 72 cm Ans. :- C
69. megacarpis cordyla size at first maturity is
A. 240 mm B. 245 mm C. 250 mm D. 280 mm Ans. :- C
70. The spaorly season of megecarpris cordyla is
A. April – July B. April-May C. March-April D. march-may Ans. :- D
71. Ribbon firhes commonly knoun is
A. Sea pike B. Hair tail C. Bombay trek D. Seen fish Ans. :- B
72. Which is the family of seen fish is
A. Trlchuiridre B. Secombroidre C. Magicidre D. Clupeidre Ans. :- A
73. In 2005 Bombay dark catch from west Bengal is
A. 36024 tonne B. 35024 tonne C. 22508 tonne D. 73292 tonne Ans. :- A
74. In which state preborn fishes is abundant
A. Gujrat B. Kerala C. Maharashtra D. Both A & C Ans. :- D
75. For catch of ribbon fishes which crofts are rued
A. Catenaries B. Plerkbuilt C. Dugout D. All Ans. :-D
76. Ribbon fires spangle in
A. Mole than 1 Year B. Lees than 1 Year C. 1 ½ Year D. 2 Year Ans. :- A
77. Which is the family of Bombay duck is
A. Herpedontidre B. Clapeidac C.Scombridre D. Stromatidre Ans. :- A
78. Which type of gean is demdnent for Bombay duck is
A. Gill net B. Del net C. Trand net D. Perse seine Ans. :- B
79. Bombay trek is very porcine is which state
A. Gujarat B. Kerala C. Maharashtra D. Karnataka Ans. :- A
80. Whet is the commend name of Herpawer inheres
A. Bombay duck B. Hain tail C. Sen fish D. Tone Ans. :- A
81. Bombay duck Landing it
A. Maharashtra B. Kakinada C. Tuticorine D. Both A & C Ans. :- B
82. In which region 88% catch is available for probity duck
A. northeast B. Sham east C. north west D. South west Ans. :- C
83. Pomfret belonging to when family.
A. Stromatidee B. Sconbridre C. Clupeidre D. Herpedontidre Ans. :- A
84. What is the scientific name of Ponfret
A. panpus Chenenris B. Pampus argenteus
C. Parstroneteus niger D. None Ans. :- B

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85. mert of then Production in which state
A. Gujrat B. Maharashtra C. Both A & B D. Kerala Ans. :- C
86. What is the scientific name of Hils shed
A. Tenulora ilisha B. Pompus argenters C. Pareptrometeus D. None Ans. :- A
87. In 2003 the prod wtion of Hilss shed is
88. Barrachdes Known as
A. Seer fish B. sea-plkes C. Tone D. hair tail Ans. :- B
89. In 2001 the Production of Barracndes
90. Which is the family of Barracuda is
A. Stromeleidae B. Scombridae C. Sphyreenidae D. Chpcidae Ans. :- C
91. Berracnda is -------------- type of feeder
A. Vorecious B. Scaenger C. Carnivores D. Omniveres Ans. :- A
92. Bombay drunk found in --------------- Latitude
A. 180
N & 220
S B. 180
S & 220
C C. 180
N & 220
N D. 180
S & 220
C Ans. :- C
93. Bombay duck found in ------------------ Latitude
A. Trdcobed B. Tetrelobed C. Bdlobed D. None Ans. :- A
94. What is the commen name of chldocenhus doreb
A. Clupeids B. Woll – herring C. Fish D. heil tail Ans. :- B
95. What is the commen name of Bregmaceros melellondi is
A. Clupeids B. Wolf – herring C. Unlearn fish D. Hair tail Ans. :- C
96. In 1985-2003 has meny production of other chpeiob
97. In 1999-2003 the production of under card is
A. 600 tonne/year B. 650 tonne / year C. 704 tonne / year D. 650 tonne / year Ans. :- A
98. The scientific name of faying fish is
A. Hlrundichthys coramandelensis B. Sphyraens obtusota
C. Teraflops Hiss D. None Ans. :- A
99. In 1999-2003 the anurl production of flying fish is
A. 4247 tonne B. 4517 tonne C. 4520 tonne D. 4217 tonne Ans. :- D
100. What is the common name of Parartonoteus nge is
A. Silver Pomfret B. Clnese pomfret
C. Broun pomfret D. None Ans. :-
C101. The scientific name of cholera ponfret
A. Perastomoteus rlger B. pampas adgerteus C. Pampus chdn arins D. None Ans. :- C

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Demersal Fisheries of India
1. The important demersal finfish group of Indian coast is
A. Sharks, groupers-snappers B. Threadfins, pomfrete, Indian halibut
C. Nether A & B D. All of above Ans. :- D
2. The species those are distributed from the seafloor to ------------ m depth above
A. 4m B. 5 m C. 6 m D. 8 m Ans. :- B
3. The depth of 5m above the seafloor p the sea surface is known as --------------------
A. Pelaqic B. Demarsal C. Oceanic D. All above Ans. :- A
4. Inshore Fishing means a ------------ Water depth below
A. 40 m B. 80 m C. 100m D. 50m Ans. :- D
5. During the 1995-2004 the brawl Landing along the Indian coast consisted of demersal 900up
which mcluded demersal finfishes -------------- % and invertebrates --------------------% are
following below.
A. 73% demersal 900up and 36% demersal finfish, 36% invertebrates
B. 76% and 38%, 38% C. 77% and 39%, 39% D. All above Ans. :- B
6. Which state comprise the bottom brawl catch is -------------------
A. Mumbai B. Chennai C. Goa D. New Delhi Ans. :- B
7. Almost Indian mackevel is obtained from within the depth zone --------
A. 30-60m B. 30-70m C. 30-80m D. 30-90m Ans. :- C
8. The demarsal finfish Landing incveased by & times from an annual average of ----------- tonnes
during 2000-04 along the Indian coast
A. 720,515 tonnes B. 730,517 tonnes C. 740,514 tonnes D. 720,517 tonnes Ans. :- D
9. The contribution of demersals p the ptal marine Landing which was ------------------- during 1974-
1988 decreased to ---------------- during 1989-2004
A. 31.6% and 26.0% B. 31.7% and 27.0%
C. 31.8% and 28.0% D. Not only A but B Ans. :- C
10. The south teast coast of india covers the states
A. Gujrat and Maharashtra B. Gujrat and Karnataka
C. Gujrat Maharashtra, Goa D. Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu and Dondichemy Ans. :- D
11. Which is almost equal p the explorted catch of ----------------------- million pnnes (including
demersal finfish and shellfish)
A. 1.20 B. 1.18 C. 1.19 D. 1.15 Ans. :- B
12. Which of the following groups contributes maximum catch from the india sea bottom.
A. Pink Perches B. Cat Fishes C. Sciaenid‘s D. Pomfrets Ans. :- C

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13. The south west coast of india covers the species by ------------------
A. Sciaenids B. threadfin breams C. other Perches D. either B and C Ans. :- D
14. The Landing of Lizard Fishes increased from a ----------------- tonnes during 2004
A. 35,911 tonnes B. 36,461 tonnes C. 34,811 tonnes D. 33,711 tonnes Ans. :- A
15. The scientific name of Lizard Fish is -----------------------
A. Sphyrna Lewini B. Sauvida tumbil C. Sphyrna mokkaram D. All above Ans. :- B
16. The Common name of Bregmceros mcclellandii
A. White Fish B. Halibut C. unicorn cod D. Flounders Ans. :- C
17. Which of the following deonersal finfish Landing decreased considerably from ------------- %
during 2000-04.
A. 24.-% B. 47.6 C. 10.3% D. 47.4 Ans. :-A
18. The Scientific name of threadfin breams is --------------
A. Porupeneas SP B. Nemipterus SP C. Johnieops SP D. Gaza SP Ans. :- B
19. --------------------------- Species of sharks known from the Indian waters
A. 39 B. 40 C. 41 D. 42 Ans. :- C
20. The Order --------------------- is vepresented by 30 species and the remaining 11 species rep
resent 7 taxononik orders
A. Ovectolobiformes B. Laminiformes C. Squali formes D. Corcharhiniformes Ans. :- D
21. The sharks are primarily --------------------------------------- organisms
A. Fresh water B. Brackishwater C. marine D. estuaries Ans. :- C
22. The Echinorhinus braces that occur in waters up to ---------- mdepth
A. 10m B. 100m C. 1,000 D. 10.000, Ans. :- C
23. The Largest Fish in the world is
A. Zebra shark B. Nurse sharks C. Whale shark D. Thresher shark Ans. :- C
24. ------------------- is the family of whale shark
A. Alopidae B. Rhinlodontidae C. Stegostomatidae D. All above Ans. :- B
25. The scientific name of whale shark is --------------------
A. Eridacnis Radcliffe B. Rhiniodon typus C. Galeocerdo curvier D. None of above Ans. :- B
26. The maximum Lenqth of whale shark is
A. 600 cm B. 800 cm C. 1,400 cm D. 1,500 cm Ans. :- C
27. The maximum Length of 6 species that contribute that contribut major fisheries along the Indian
coast range from ------------ and
A. 501 and 600 cm B. 60 P 309cm C. 201 and 300cm D. 301 P 400cm Ans. :- B
28. ------------------------ embryo exist in a temperate shark
A. euryphagous B. oviphagous C. meta phagious D. All above Ans. :- B
29. ------------------------ is the capacity of hammerhead shark.

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A. 2-4 Youngones/brood B. 80 and 30 Youngones/brood
C. Not only D. Incorrect Ans. :- B
30. ------------------------- is the capacity of Exismallest sharks.
A. 1 to 2 Youngones/brood B. 2-4 Youngoner/brood C.both A & B D. All above Ans. :- A
31. The aximum Length of shark at first maturity ranges from---------
A. 52.1 to 84.4% B. 52.2 to 85.4 % C. 52.3 P 86.4% D. 52.4 P 86.4% Ans. :- B
32. The annual growth (K) of the sharks ranges from
A. 0.33 to 1.08 B. 5.21 p 8.4 C. 0.22 p 1.08 D. 0.33 p 1.07 Ans. :- A
33. In 2002, about 2.50 pnnes of dried shark fins exported from -------------------
A. Thailand B. China C. Japan D. India Ans. :- D
34. The whale shark (R.typus) migrates pwards --------------- Coast
A. Indian B. Saurashtra coast C. both A and B D. Neither A not B Ans. :- B
35. In 2001 p protect the elasmobranchus the Government of india placed 4 species of sharks are
following-------
A. Whale shark, pondichery shark B. ganqetic shark, spear – toothed shark
C. both A and B D. Zebra shark, Nurse shark Ans. :- C
36. The wildlife (protection) Act was introduced in the Year
A. 1970 B. 1972 C. 2002 D. 2005 Ans. :- B
37. The Scientific name guitarfish is ---
A. Urogymnus asperinus B. Anoxypristis cuspidate
C. Rhynchobatus djiddensls D. All above Ans. :- C
38. --------------------- is the family of Groupers
A. Lethrinidae B. Serranidae C. Nemipteridae D. Spariday Ans. :- B
39. The major -------------------- are bottom dwellers and they usually inhabit rocky and coral ores
A. Threadfin breams B. Perches C. Sciaenids D. All above Ans. :- B
40. The 100 km 10 ng wadge Bank coast extending from
A. Koralam to Kanyakumari B. Manglone C. Neither A & B D. All Ans. :-A
41. The Kalara (grouper) grounds are Located in the depth range of 75 – 100m along the 100 km
long southwest coast. petween
A. 80
N (Kanyakumari) and 140
N (manglore ) B. 70
N (manglore )
C. 80
N (manglore ) D. None of above Ans. :- C
42. The area of rocky grounds of wadge Band in perches
A. 3,300 km2
B. 12,000 km2
C. 11,000 km2
D. 10,000 km2
Ans. :- B
43. The area of Quilon Bank are rich in the major perches
A. Protogynous B. Protandrous C. Both A & B D. All Ans. :- A
44. Groupers are ---------------------

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A. 3,300 km2
B. 12,000 km2
C. 11,000 km2
D. 10,000 km2
Ans. :- A
45. The Females of Epinephelus Cuboids mature at --------------------- C.M. Length
A. 20 to 25 cm B. 25-30 cm C. 35 to 40 cm D. 40-45 cm Ans. :- B
46. The Fecundity of grouper is --------------------- ova for a Fish of 35 cm length and --------------
ova for a fish g 62 cm Length.
A. 0.55 million to 2.80 million B. 0.84 million to 2.70 million
C. 0.85 million to 2-.70 million D. 0.85 million to 2.10 million Ans. :- C
47. The groupers feed on ------------
A. Fishes B. Crustaceans sephalopods C. trash Fishes D. All above Ans. :- D
48. The Feeding rate of grouper in the production cages is ------------
A. 3% B. 4 % C. 5 % D. 6% Ans. :- C
49. India exported a few consignments of groupers in live or fresh chilled condition through cargo
vessels in ------------ Year
A. 1996 B. 1997 C. 1998 D. both A & B Ans. :- D
50. The groupers were held in captivity in floating framed net-cages off the -------------- coastl.
A. South West B. Tuticorin C. Indian D. North east Ans. :- B
51. The thread Fin breams belong p the family
A. Sernidae B. Lethrinidae C. Nemipteridae D. Sparidae Ans. :- C
Serrinidae = groupers, Lethrinidae = pigface breams, Sparidae = Rhabdosorgas sorba
52. How much species occurring in the threadlin breams in the commercial catches in India
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 Ans. :- C
=Nemipterus japonicas = N. mesoprion = N. delagoae = N. tolu
= N. luteus = N metopias
53. --------------------------- is also recorded in the deeper areas up p 300m depth.
A. Nemipterus japonicas B. Nemipterus metopias
C. nemipterus mesoprion D. Nemipterus delagoae Ans. :- A
54. The vesource appraisal survals indicated that the stocks occur in 100 to 200m depth conpur off
kerala during ---------------------- and below 100 m= depth between -----------
A. December – April and July – November B. December – April and July – October
C. December – May and July – September D. December – April and July – August Ans. :- B
55. The Zebra shark belong p the order
A. Hexanchiformes B. Squaliformes C. Laminiformes D. Orectoiobiformes Ans. :- D
Hexanctoiforms = Cow shark, Squaliformes = Bramble shark, Laminiformes = Thresher shark
56. Which of the following saw fishes.
A. Anoxy pristis cuspidate B. Pristis microdon

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C. Pristis zijsron D. All above Ans. :- D
57. ----------------------- bveed over a short and definite period
A. Nemipterus Japonicus B. Nemipterus mesoprion
C. Nemipterus delagoae D. Nemipterus plu Ans. :- A
58. Nemipterus Japonicus spawn during june-September along the ------------- coast
A. North west coast B. Northeast coast C. Southwest coast D. Southeast coast Ans. :- A
59. The N. Japonicas in annual fecundity (Batches) ranges from ------------ to -------------- eqqs
A. 22,000 to 139,200 eqqs B. 23,000 to 139,200 C. 24,000 to 140,200 D. None Ans. :- B
60. The Fishes of the family sciaenidae are represented by
A. 15 qenera and 32 species B. 16 qenera and 33 species
C. 17 qenera and 34 species D. None Ans. :- C
61. The maximum size of different species of sciaenid‘s ranges form -----------------
A. 15 p 150 cm B. 16 to 160cm C. 17 to 170 cm D. 18 to 180 cm Ans. :- B
62. ---------------- is the small sciaenids of 45cm in length
A. 25 species B. 6 species C. 3 species D. All Ans. :- A
63. ---------------------- is inhabits depth up to 70m.
A. o to lithoides biauritus B. Protonibea diacanthus
C. johnieops dussumieri D. both A and B Ans. :- B
64. The spawning season of sciaenid is restricted for ------
A. 1 or 2 months B. 3 or 4 months C. 4 or 5 months D. 5 or 6 months Ans. :- B
65. ---------------- is the prolonged spawning for 6 or 7 months
A. Johnieops sina B. Johnieops dussumieri C. Johnieops carutta D. None Ans. :- C
66. The relative Fecundity of otolithoides raber in ---------------------------
A. 142,000 to 225,988 ova B. 44,621 to 179,659 ova
C. both A & B D. Neither B nor A Ans. :- B
67. The relative Fecundity of johnieops dussumieri is
A. 142, 000 to 225,988 ova B. 44,621 to 179, 659 ova
C. 165,000 to 225,988 ova D. All above Ans. :- A
68. The post larvae and juveniles of the sciaenid‘s feed mainly on-------------------------
A. Copepods B. Amphipods C. Prawnsand Acetes D. All above Ans. :- D
69. The silver bellies belonging to -----------------
A. 18 species to 3 genera B. 19 species to 3 genera
C. 20 species to 5 genera D. All above Ans. :- B
70. The ---------------- are mostly demersal and are restricted p the coastal areas, up to the depth of
about 40m.

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A. Perches B. Threadfins breams C. Sciaenids D. Silverbellies Ans. :- D
71. The silverbellies are abundant --------------------
A. Gulf of Kutch B. Gulf of manner and palk Bay
C. Andamand and nicobar D. None Ans. :- B
72. The 1 lonesi undertakes ------------------- migration
A. diurnal vertical B. Semi- diurnal vertical
C. diurnal horizontal D. semi-diurnal horizontal Ans. :- A
73. For their food requirement the kingseer for instance inqests -------------- % sardines and ---------
% silver bellies
A. 65% and 0.1% B. 66% and 0.2% C. 67% and 0.3% D. 68% and 0.4% Ans. :- C
74. The silver bellies attain first maturity is
A. 8 to 10 months B. 10 to 12 months C. 12 to 14 months D. 14 to 15 months Ans. :- B
75. The Fecundity ranqes from 1-splendens is
A. 7,000 to 27,000 B. 5,000 to 13,000 C. 12,000 to 27,000 D. All above Ans. :- A
76. The consolidation of available data on the f----------------- level
A. minimum (mid) B. maximum (wgh) C. Trophic D. both A and B Ans. :- C
77. The topic Level of 417 species of demurral finfishes
A. 2.32 (mullets) to 3.30 (Indian halibut) B. 2.42 (mullets to 4.40 (Indian halibut)
C. Neithes A and B D. All correct Ans. :- B
78. ----------------- of the demersal are mid-Level carnivores the trophic Level is ------------ to -------
A. 47%, 2.01 to 2.50 B. 50%, 3.01 to 3.50 C. 48%, 2.02 to 3.50 D. All above Ans. :- C
79. ----------------- % are high Level of cornivores
A. 47% B. 48% C. 49% D. 50% Ans. :-
80. The expansion of commercial trawling since the mid ------------- Year
A. 1950 s B. 1962 C. 1960 D. 1990 Ans. :- C
81. The experimental trawling followed by pilot scale trawling in the Late 1950s using
A. 7.5 – 9m vessels B. 8.5 – 10 mvessels C. 9.5 – 11m vessels D. 10.5 – 12m vessels Ans. :- B
82. The mexicn trawler length is about
A. 20-23m B. 22-25m C. 24-26m D. All above Ans. :- B
83. The mid 1970 s for shrimps in the sandheads grounds ----------------- state.
A. West Bengal B. Karnataka C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamilnadu Ans. :- A
84. In 1998 there were ------------------- trawlers ranging from 9 to 17m over aulength with -----------
---------------- to ---------------------- up engine.
A. 20,979, 20 to 110 B. 30,979,30 to 220 C. 30,979, 40 to 220 D. 40, 979, 40 to 220 Ans. :- C

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85. The Few of fshore steel trawlers operation at present are of 17. P 30 m Length with ------------
hp engine
A. 40 to 220 B. 150 to 400 C. 100 to 200 D. 951 to 200 Ans. :- B
86. The number of trawlers increased twice the estimated efficiency in creased by nearly a timer
from ------------------------- to ----------------------- is 1998
A. 952,200Hp to 3,448,510 HP B. 961,200 HP to 4,448,510 HP
C. both A and B D. None Ans. :- A
87. The trawlers are also employed for deep-sea fishing up to ----------------- m depth by modifying
the winch drum and the trawl net.
A. 2200m B. 300m C. 400m D. 500m Ans. :- C
88. The HDPE tooinee has become popular for trawls it low specific gravity due to -----------
A. bad strength and high cost B. good strength and Low cost
C. reduce tow resistance D. both B and C Ans. :- B
89. The combination of the following four factors pared the way for substantial increase in demurral
fish Landings during 1961 - 1994
A. increase in trawl effort B. extension of trawling grounds alon and off the cast
C. in crease in the mouth opening of the trawl net D. All above Ans. :- D
90. The annual demersal Landing by the trawlers did not in crease and stagnated at around -----------
tonnes along the Indian coast
A. 360,000 tonnes B. 370,000 C. 460,000 tonnes D. 470,000 Ans. :- C
91. The catch rate of demurrals deceased from -------------- in 1994 to ------------------------- in 2004
A. 18.3 kg/h to 12.6 kg/h B. 17.3 kg/h to 13.6 kg/h
C. 16.3 kg/h to 11.6 kg/h D. 15.3 kg/h to 10.0 kg/h Ans. :- B
92. The cod end mesh size is obtained form trawl
A. < 10 mm B. <15 mm C. >20 mm D. > 25 mm Ans. :- B
93. The estimated that about 40 million jureniles of the thread fin breams (Nemipteras joponicus)
are exploited annually -------------------------- state.
A. Chennai B. Kerala C. Tamilnadu D. Goa Ans. :- A
94. The discard along the kerala coast has been estimate at about ------------ % of the trawl catch in
2001 and 2002
A. 10% B. 15% C. 20% D. 25% Ans. :- B
95. The investigations on the effect of bottom trawling on the benthic foun a is ------------
A. Banglore B. Manglore C. hydra bad D. None Ans. :- B
96.For increasing catch from inshore water along the coast in very much limited.
A. South Coast B. Indian coast C. both A and B D. All above Ans. :- B
97. The annual speck of 7 major demurral fish specks decreased from -------------------- during

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1980-84 to--------- during 2000-04 off chennai
A. 3,954 tonnes to 2,704 tonnes B. 4,954 tonnes to 3,704 tonnes
C. 5,954 tonnes to 4,704 tonnes D. 6,954 tonnes to 5,704 tonnes Ans. :- B
98. The marine fishing regulation Acts is closure of trawling by mechanized vessels for ------------
to -------------------- days
A. 35 to 70 days B. 40 to 60 days C. 55 to 1000 days D. 65 to 110 days Ans. :- B
Match the pairs
1
Sr. No. A B
1 Whale shark Glyphis genetics
2 Pondicherry shark Glyphis glyphis
3 Genetic shark Chrcharhinus hemi den
4 Speas – to othed shark 1972
5 Wildlife protection Act Hinodontypuy
Ans. :- 1. Rhinodon types 2. Carcharhinus hemiodon 3. Glyphis gangeticus
4. Glyphis glyphis 5. 1972
2
Sr. No. A B
1 Whale shark Eqqeating
2 Oviphaggous Protoqynous
3 Perches 1400cm
4 Threattin breams Nemipterus japonicus
Ans. :- 1. 1400cm 2. eqqeating 3. Protogynous 4. Nemipterus Japonicus
3.
Sr. No. A B
1 Zebra shark Chennai
2 Sharks Scyliorhintdae
3 Catsharks Sphrynidae
4 Nurse Sharks Stegostomatidae
5 Bottom trawl Ginqlymostomatidae
Ans. :- 1. Stegostomatidae 2. Sphrynidae 3. Scyliorhinidae
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OCEANIC AND DEEP SEA FISHERIES OF INDIA
1. Mariae dist produilion of kdia is 1950
A. 0.5 million tonnes B. 1.2 million tonnes C. 0.9 million tonnes D. 3 millions tonnes Ans. :- A
2. In year 1997 mariae dist production of India is
A. 9.1 million tonnes B. 2.7 million tonnes C. 3.5 million tonnes D. 4.1 million tonnes Ans. :- B
3. During 1950 – 1997 mareae dist production was largely increased due to
A. Introduction of Meetaniged fishing resell B. Derelopnent of lifrastructcre for dist preservation
C. Both A & B D. None Ans. :- C
4. EEZ area is
A. 3.9 million km2
B. 2.02 million km2
C. 4.0 million km2
D. 1.9 million km2
Ans. :- B
5. The maritione gones of India Act come in to forle in
A. 1989 B. 1981 C. 1885 D. 1999 Ans. :- B
6. The maritione gones of India Act rules were foaled in
A. 1882 B. 1962 C. 1899 D. 1982 Ans. :- D
7. Among exploited shreiep mowdol , p. indices & P. Semisulcatus Contribute about
A. 70% B. 60% C. 40% D. 50% Ans. :- C
8. Clcoropltd abacus gasser is
A. Denersal B. Pelagil C. Mesopelager D. Epipelagei Ans. :- B
9. Poteatial Yiea of dist stacks in the Indian EEZ is
A. 5.0 Million tonnes B. 3.92 million tonnes
C. 3.1 million tonnes D. 6.2 million tonnes Ans. :- B
10. The under exploirea gone range between ---------------- to -------------------- is
A. 100-300 m B. 200-400m C. 100-200m D. 50-100m Ans. :- C
11. Which SP is found in the Andanan water on the depth 150-500 m
A. Lineeparees summonses B. Priacantus SPP.
C. Symplectoteuttis Oalariensis D. A & B Ans. :- A
12. Production area found the depth beyond of 200m is
A. Andaman B. Quiton C. Gujrat D. Galf of Namar Ans. :- B
13. The teen catch at the western Indian ocean contribution
A. 30% B. 89% C. 75% D. 100% Ans. :- C
14. The threadfin freams catch at the North west coast
A. 13% B. 71.7% C. 35% D. 2.0% Ans. :- B
15. The total Production of Refinishes in south west coast is
A. 94% B. 21% C. 36% D. 67% Ans. :- D

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16. Match the Pair
Scientific Name Lon nor Name
A. Thesanacbacares 1. Skipjack tuna
B. Kalsuwonus Polonius 2. Bigeye tuna
C. Theranus uterus 3. Yeccowfin tuna .
Ans. :- A-3, B-1, C-2.
17. West coast covers --------------- Km2
area in the Indian EEZ
A. 561.4 km2
. B. 7.71 km2
C. 860.0 km2
D. 260.0 km2
Ans. :- C
18. East coast Lovers ------------------ Km2
area is the Indian EEZ
A. 860.0 km2
B. 7.95 km2
C. 561.4 km2
D. 26.7 km2
Ans. :- C
19. Andaman Nicobar covers --------------------- Km2 area is the Indian EEZ.
A. 596.5 km2
B. 7.95 km2
C. 860.0 km2
D. 26.7 km2
Ans. :- A
20. Total area available in Indian EEZ
A. 2,017.9 km2
B. 4,000.1 km2
C. 3,009.2 km2
D. 1,234.0 km2
Ans. :- A
21. Estimated Pot iliac (Nillion tonnes) at deferral fishery resources is -------------
A. 1.74 B. 2.32 C. 1.93 D. 0.25 Ans. :- C
22. Estimated Potbellies of Pelage fishery resources is
A. 1.74 million tonnes B. 2.32 million tonnes
C. 0.25 million tonnes D. 2.93 million tonnes Ans. :- A
23. Estimated Potential ( Million tonnes) of fishery resources is the Indian EEZ in dudes are
deferral, pelagic & overlie resources.
A. 4.55 B. 2.40 C. 3.92 D. 1.21 Ans. :- C
24. Scientific name of spear lobster
A. Prialas thus SPP B. Centroloplus Niger C. Lineeparus Summonses D. P. Monod on Ans. :- C
25. What is PFZ
A. Pelagic dist zone B. Particular dist zone C. Potential fishing runes D. P. mow don Ans. :- C
26. What is NRSA
A. New Region survey area B. Remole sensing
C. natonal Remote sensing Agency D. All of those Ans. :- C
27. National Resole sensing Agency at
A. Pane B. Hyderabad C. Nagpur D. Aurangabad Ans. :- B
28. What is FAD
A. Fish Aggregating Deices B. Filet Aggregating Deices
C. Future Aggregating Deices D. None Ans. :- A

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29. Fish Aggregating Deices began is
A. 1990 B. 2000 C. 1900 D. 2010 Ans. :- C
30. In pulpiness total ---------------- FADS are use for prod
A. 3000 B. 9000 C. 6000 D. 3000 Ans. :- D
31. FAD‘s are most are for ------------------- dist production
A. Threadfin freaks B. Squid C. Yellow fin tunas D. Pare Ans. :- C
32. In India development of foaling FAD‘s as started off ----------
A. Nagpur B. Hyderabad C. Nagapattinane (TailNadu) D. Pune Ans. :- C
33. What is NIOT
A. National institute of Ocean Technology B. Nautical institute of Ocean technology
C. New Institute for Ocean technology D. North Institute of Ocean Ans. :- A
34. Where is situates NIOT
A. China B. Chandrapur C. Channai D. Chakur Ans. :- B
35. why Productive Zone in the Indian EEZ is
A. Latitude 12-30 N & Longitede 60-74 E B. Latitude 20-30 N & Longitude 12-10E
C. latitude 60-70N & Longitude 12-10 E D. All Ans. :- A
36. Whatis Dsl-------------
A. Deep Scattering layer B. Dark Scate layer C. Deep scale layer D. None Ans. :- A
37. In which year dsl is discover
A. 1950 B. 1999 C. 1942 D. 1990 Ans. :- C
38. In DsL Dist Biomass one of the dominate Gurus is --------------
A. Rhynocodol B. Scgua C. Vinuigelerria D. All of these Ans. :- C
39. Which SP sapported Xo Dsl resources
A. Bexlhosena pteroteeen B. Scylla errata C. Rlynocodon D. All Ans. :- A
40. DSFP stanzas
A. Deep sea Fishing Policy B. Deep sea Fish Population
C. Deferral Fish Population D. None Ans. :- A
41. UNCLOS stoners frauds
A. United National Convection on the laws of seas B. United National Centre‘s on the lows of seas
C. Unequal lational Centres for the laws of seas D. All Ans. :- A
42. match the pair
C.N. S.N
A. Fatheads 1. Centrolophusniger
B. Bulls eye 2. Engrallis japonicas
C. Black ruff 3. Cubiceps palsciradiatus

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D. Anchovies 4. Priacantus SPP.
E. Green eyes 5. Clcoroplthalaus SPP
Ans. :- A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3, E-5
Crustacean Fisheries in India
1. Crab Post – larval growth is often rapid in -----------------------
A. Pre Pubertal stage B. Puberty stage C. both A & B D. None of these Ans. :-A
2. Which two major species of lobster exploited along the Southeast Coast of India
A. Panulirus Polyphagus & Pverulus Sewelli B. Panulirus Versicolor & Pverulus sewelli
C. P. homarus and p. ornatus D. None of these Ans. :- C
3. --------------------- is one of the highly Priced crustaceans in india
A. stomatopds B. crab C. Lobster D. None of these Ans. :- C
4. The total length of Panulirus homarus is attained by ---------------------- mm.
A. 120mm B. 190 mm C. 200 mm D. 320 mm Ans. :- D
5. ----------------------- is the total length of Panulirus polyphoagus
A. 450 mm B. 320 mm C. 200 mm D. None of these Ans. :- A
6. Total length of Panulirus ornatus is ---------------------mm
A. 450 B. 500 C. 320 D. None of these Ans. :- B
7. The sexual maturity of Thenus. Orientalis is attained at ----------------------
A. 100 mm TL B. 112 mm TL C. 80 mm TL D. 124 mm TL Ans. :- D
8. In india Annual lobster landings increased from ------------------------ in 1968
A. 800 tonnes B. 400 tonnes C. 300 tonnes D. 500 tonnes Ans. :- A
9. The common name of Fenneropenaeus indicus is ---------------
A. Gaint tiger Prawn B. Green tiger Prawn
C. Indian white Prawn D. Banana Prawn Ans. :- C
10. ------------------------- is the scientific name of Penaeus Semisulcatus
A. Gaint tiger Prawn B. Kurma Prawn C. Red tail Prawn D. Green tiger Prawn Ans. :- D
11. -------------- million tonnes was the awerage annual estimated landing of marine crustaceans
during last 10 years (1995-2004)
A. 0.42 B. 0.24 C. 0.32 D. 0.87 Ans. :- A
12. Stomatiopods are used as an ingredients in -------------------
A. Fish meal B. Poultry feed C. both A & B D. None of these Ans. :- C
13. The average annual landing of edible crustaceans of Indian during 1995-2004 was estimated at
------------------- million tonnes
A. 0.42 B. 0.57 C. 0.37 D. 0.87 Ans. :- C
14. Which net is the most effective gear to exploit demersal resources --------------

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A. Gill net B. Trawl net C. both A & B D. None of these Ans. :- B
15. Code-end mesh size of the trawl net measures between ------------- in most of the maritime states
A. 15 and 18 mm B. 5 and 10 mm C. 6 and 15 mm D. 18 and 20 mm Ans. :- D
16. Mostly which sized vessels (38-48) Operate trawl net to exploit marine crustaceans from
inshore to deep sea grounds -------------
A. Small B. Large C. Medium D. None of these Ans. :- C
17. Accedes indies size range from --------------
A. 8 to 38 mm TL B. 4 to 20 mm TL C. 8 to 20 mm TL D. None of these Ans. :- A
18. The fecundity of Nematio palaemon tenuipes varies from -----------
A. 200 to 2,648 eggs B. 400 to 3,648 eggs C. 100 to 1,248 eggs D. 242 to 3,648 eggs Ans. :- D
19. The fecundity of Exhippolymata ensirostris is -----------------
A. 476 to 13,260 eggs B. 200 to 2,648 eggs C. 376 to 12,260 eggs D. None of these Ans. :- A
20. Which of the following state has maximum crab landing is ------------------
A. T.N B. W.B C. Kerala D. None of these Ans. :- A
21. -------------------- is the common of metapenaeus dobsoni
A. Speckled Prawn B. Yellow Prawn C. Flower – tail Prawn D. None of these Ans. :- C
22. The scientific name of speckled prawn is ---------------
A. P. Penicillatus B. M. Kutchenis C. M. brevicornis D. Met Penaeus . Monocerus Ans. :- D
23. The common name of Metapenaeus affinis is
A. Banana Prawn B. Jinga Prawn C. Yellow Prawn D. none of these Ans. :- B
24. ------------------ is the scientific name of Ginger shrimp
A. Meta Penaeus Monoceros B. Meta Penaeus
C. Meta Penaeus affinis D. Meta Penaeus Kutchensis Ans. :- D
25. The scientific name of Gaint tiger Prawnis
A. P. monoden B. P. Japanicus C. P. Pencillatus D. none of these Ans. :- A
26.The common name of F. merguiensis is
A. Yellow Prawn B. Banana Prawn C. Spear Prawn D. none of these Ans. :- B
27. The scientific name of Kurma Prawn is
A. Marsupenaeus Japonicus B. F- merguiensis
C. P. Penicillatus (Penaeus) D. P. monodon Ans. :- A
28. ---------------- is the scientific name of Red tail Prawn
A. Penaeus Penicillatus B. P. monodon C. P. hard wickii D. none of these Ans. :- A
29. The scientific name of yellow prawn is
A. Meta Penaeus affinis B. MetaPenaeus
C. MetaPenaeus D. none of these Ans. :- C

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30. The common name of ParaPenaeopsis Stylifera is -------------
A. Kiddi Praawn B. Spear Prawn C. Rain bow Prawn D. Rough Prawn Ans. :- A
31. The common of ParaPenaeopsis hardwickii is --------
A. Spear Prawn B. Yellow Prawn C. Rain bow prawn D. Uncta Prawn Ans. :- A
32. ------------------- is the scientific name of Rain bow prawn.
A. ParaPenaeopsis hardwickii B. ParaPenaeopsis
C. ParaPenaeoPsis Uncta D. none of these Ans. :- B
33.------------------- is the common name of ParaPenaeoPsis unta
A. Uncta Prawn B. Spear Prawn C. Rough Prawn D. none of these Ans. :- A
34. The scientific name of Fiddler shrimp is -----------------
A. ParaPenaeus longicePs B. ParaPenaeoPsis stylifera
C. Meta PenaeoPsis stridulans D. none of these Ans. :- C
35. The scientific name of Rough Prawn is ---------------
A. MetaPenaeoPsis stridulans B. Trachy salanbria curvirostris
C. ParaPenaeus longiceps D. ParaPenaeopsis styliferra Ans. :-B
36. Acetus indicus is an --------------------- Plantonic shrimp
A. Pelagic B. non Pelagic C. epipelagic D. none of these Ans. :- C
37. Size range of Acetes indicus from ---------------------
A. 5 to 12 mm TL B. 8 to 12 mm TL C. 10 to 15 mm TL D. 8 to 38 mm TL Ans. :- D
38. Male and female of Accedes indies exhibit differential growth rates of ------------------
A. 6.15 mm and 5.96 mm/month B. 2.15 mm and 3.96 mm/ month
C. 1.25 mm and 1.46 mm / month D. both B & C Ans. :- A
39. -------------------- is the Peak spawning activity of Acetes in dicus
A. June – August B. April – May C. Sept – January D. Sept – Oct. Ans. :- C
40. How much tonnes Maximum catch of Non Penaeid was recorded in 1998
A. 173,942 tonnes B. 145,232 tonnes C. 153,636 tonnes D. none of these Ans. :- A
41. Which year minimum catch of non Penaeid Prawn is -------------- (73, 999 tonnes)
A. 1996 B. 1995 C. 1998 D. 1997 Ans. :- B
42. The scientific named of coastal mud prawn is ------------
A. Solenocera Crassicornis B. Parapenaeopsis stylifera
C. Parapenaeus longiceps D. none of these Ans. :- A
43. Msy is the -------------
A. Minimum sustainable yield B. Maximum substance yield
C. Maximum sustainable yield D. none of these Ans. :-
44. In 2004 the Production of lobster is-------------------
A. 1,245 ton. B. 1,332 ton C. 1,124 ton D. 1,371 ton Ans. :-D

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45. The production of crab in 2004 is --------------
A. 40,999 tonnes B. 36,192 tonnes C. 1,332 tonnes D. none of these Ans. :-A
46. How Many Peak of abundance shaw non penaeid shrimp In Maharashtra and Gujrat.
A. 2 B.4 C. 3 D. none of these Ans. :- A
47. A Johni occurs in huge quantities during --------------
A. June to Aug B. May to June C. June to Aug D. Oct- Nova. Ans. :- D
48. Bulk catch of the A indicus is --------------
A. March to April B. May to June C. june to Aug D. none of these Ans. :- A
49. How many Percentage of the Penaeid cutch was landed along the west coast of the country
during 1995-2004 is -------------------
A. 50 % B. 64 % C. 74 % D. 80 % Ans. :- D
50. The scientific name of Reticulate crab is-----------
A. Portunus sanguinolentus B. Portunus Pelagicus
C. both A & B D. none of these Ans. :- B
51. How many species of Acetus is ------------------
A. 2 B. 3 C. 1 D. 5 Ans. :- D
S species Acetes indicus
A. Johni A. Sibogae A. erythraeus A. Japonicus
* First 2 species support commercially important fisheries from marine waters
* The rest are exploited on a low key from estuarine & nearshore coastal seas along both the
northeast & north west region.
52. The common name of Nematopalaemon tonuipes is ----------------
A. spider prawn B. Rough prawn C. Yellow prawn D. Rain bow prawn Ans. :- A
53. The scientific name of Hunter shrimp is ---------------
A. Solenocera Crassicornis B. Exhippolysmata ensirostris
C. P. Penicillatus (Penaeus) D. none of these Ans. :- B
54. The scientific name of spotted crab is -------------
A. Portunus sanguinolentus B. Portunus Pelagicus .
C. Charybdis feriatus D. none of these Ans. :- A
55. The common name of charybdis fermatas is --------------------------
A. S potted crab B. Reticulate crab C. Cross crab D. Three spot crab Ans. :- C
56. How many species of crabs recorded from Indian water are -----------
A.200 B. 100 C. 400 D. 600 Ans. :- D
57. -------------- is the annual landing of edible crabs improved (40%) from nearly in 1075 & 1999
A. 18,000 tonnes & 25,000 tonnes B. 20,000 tonnes & 28,000 tonnes
C. both A & B D. none of these Ans. :- B

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58. How much Parentage was reportable to the total landing as A/P is
A. 10.4 B. 8.4 C. 5.4 D. none of these Ans. :- A
Mollscan Fisheries
1. How many class of phylum Mollusca
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 Ans. :- B
2. The cattle fishes come under the order
A. Sepiodea B. Octopoda C. Teuthoidea D. none Ans. :- A
3. The squids Come under the order
A. Sepiodea B. Teuthoidea C. Octopoda D. None Ans. :- B
4. The Octopases are member of order
A. Octopoda B. Teuthoidae C. Sepiodea D. None Ans. :- A
5. The shell of squid is
A. enternal B. internal C. medial D. None Ans. :- B
6. How many sessile arm in squid
A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 10 Ans. :- C
7. How many tentacular arm in squid
A. 6 B. 4 C. 3 D. 2 Ans. :- D
8. How many circumoral arm in Octopuse
A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 10 Ans. :- C
9. In Octopase tentacles are
A. Present B. absent C. Some sp. hastentacle D. none Ans. :- B
10. Molluscan Fisheries in india the targeted fishery mostly in mechanized trawler operating up to –
----------- m depth
A. 100m B. 300 m C. 400 m D. 200 m Ans. :- D
11. The annual average clam production is
A. 14,900 tone B. 105,000 tone C. 14,900 tone D. 18,800 tone Ans. :- C
12. The annal average ayster Production is
A. 57,000 tone B. 14,900 tone C. 18,800 tone D. 105,000 tone Ans. :- C
13. The annual average marine muscles production is
A. 14,900 tone B. 57,000 tone C. 18,800 tone D. 17,700 tone Ans. :- A
14. In gastropods the chank is most important with annual production is
A. 4000 tones B. 3000 tones C. 2000 tones D. 1000 tones Ans. :- D
15. The Bivaive shell Composed with
A. Calcium Carbonate B. Coclium bicarbonate

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C. Sodium thosulphate D. Potassium nitrate Ans. :- A
16. The body of bivalves Covered by
A. Shell B. mantle C. Gonadal tissue D. Intestinal tissue Ans. :- B
17. Scientific name of yellow clom is
A. Sunetta scripta B. mercia opima C. meretrin meretrin D. Geloina bengalensis Ans. :- C
18. Scientific name of boby clum is
A. Sunetta scripta B. mercia opima C. meretrin meretrin D. Geloina bengalensis Ans. :- B
19. Geloina bengalensis is also known as
A. Surf clam B. marine clam C. Placenta placenta D. Body clam Ans. :- C
20. Cockle is also known as
A. nnadara granosa B. Sunetta scripta C. placenta Placenta D. Donan Sp. Ans. :- A
21. Short neck clam is also known as
A. Villorita Cyprinoides B. Placenta placenta
C. Anadara granosa D. Paphia malabarica Ans. :- D
22. Scientific name of green mussel
A. Perna viridis B. Pinctada fucata C. perna indica D. pinetada margeritetera Ans. :- A
23. Scientific name of Brown mussel
A. Perna viridis B. Perna indica C. Pinctoda fucata D. Pinctada margeritetra Ans. :-B
24. Scientific name of Indian pearl oyster
A. Andara ganosa B. Crassostrea madrasensis C. Pinctada fucata D. both A & B Ans. :-C
25. Blacklip pearl oyster
A. Pinctada fucata B. Pinctada margeritetetra
C. Placenta placenta D. Crassostreo madrasensis Ans. :-B
26The fresh water pearl mussel is
A. Lamelidens carrianus B. Lamelidens marginalls
C. Porreysia corrugate D. all of these Ans. :- D
27. Scientific name of Indian back water oyster
A. pinctada fucata B. pinctada margeritetera
C. Crassostrea madrasensis D. Saccostrea Cucullata Ans. :- C
28. Scientific name of pock oyster
A. Pinctada fucata B. Pinctada margeritetra
C. Crassostrea madrasensis D. Saccostrea Cucullata Ans. :- D
29. Black clam is also known as
A. Vallarta cyprinoids B. Meretrin meretrin C. Mercia opium D. Geloina bengaiensis Ans. :-A
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A. 30mm B. 60 mm C. 45mm D. 50 mm Ans. :-A
31. The black lip peare oyster is also known as
A. Pinctada fucata B. Pinctada margeritetera
C. Pinetada margaritifera D. Saccostrea cucullata Ans. :- C
32. Loligo duvauceli is also known as
A. Indian squid B. Little squid C. Needle squid D. oce anic squid Ans. :- B
33. Doryteuthis spices is also known as
A. Indian squid B. Little squid C. Needle squid D. oce anic squid Ans. :- C
34. Loliolus investigatoris is also known as
A. oceanic squid B. Palkbay squid C. Needle squid D. investigator squid Ans. :- D
35. Scientific name of palkbay squid
A. Sepioteuthis lessoniana B. Symplecoteuthis olialaniensis
C. Thysanoteuthis rhombus D. Doryteuthis SP. Ans. :- A
36. Scientific name of oceanic squid
A. Sepioteuthis lessoniana B. Symplect of euthis ovalaniesis
C. Thysanoteuthis rhombus D. Doryteuthis Sp. Ans. :- B
37. Scientific name of old woman octopus is
A. Octopus dollfusi B. Octopus lobensis C. Cistopus indicus D. None Ans. :- C
38. Which method is important for collecting the chanks
A. Skin diving B. enpert diving C. both A & B D. None Ans. :-
39. The annual avaruge production of Chanks during early Seventies was about
A. 4000,000 B. 500,000 C. 600,000 D. 700,000 Ans. :-B
40. Rameswaram coast a modified shrimp trawl known as ------------ is used to fish chanks
A. Gumbha B. Chanku mudi C. both D. None Ans. :- B
41. Chank resources occurs in
A. Gulf of catch B. Andaman & Niobar C. both A & B D. None Ans. :- A
42. The Foverment of which encersies Contral over the chank fishre‘s
A. Kerala B. Andhrapradish C. M.P. D. T.N. Ans. :- D
43. Scientific name of Diamand squid
A. Sepioteuthis lessoniano B. Symplectoteuthis ovalaniesis
C. Thysanoteuthis rhombus D. Doryteuthis Sp. Ans. :- C
44. Sepia Pharaonis is also known as
A. Golden Cuttle fish B. Splneless cuttlefish C. Pharaoh cuttle fish D. None Ans. :- C
45. Sepia elliptica is also known as
A. Golden cuttlefish B. Spineless Cuttlefish C. Pharaoh Cuttlefish D. None Ans. :- A
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A. Golden Cuttlefish B. Spinless Cuttlefish C. Pharoah cuttlefish D. Non Ans. :- B
47. Octopus Membranaceous is also known as
A. Marbled Octopus B. Lobed octopus C. Webfoot octopus D. Common octopus Ans. :- C
48. Octopus dollfusi is also known as
A. Lobed Octopus B. Webfoot octopus C. Common Octopus D. Marbled Octopus Ans. :- D
50. Scientific name of common octopus is
A. Octopus membranaceous B. Octopus dollfusi
C. Octopus lobensis D. Octopus vulgoric Ans. :- D
51. The manimum size of Lejal caplure of chank
A. 54mm B. 74 mm C. 64 mm D. 84 mm Ans. :- C
52. Chank fishing ared divided into
A. 6 B. 5 C. 4 D. 3 Ans. :- A
53. Chank bed is -------------------- m depth zone
A. 30-40m B. 20-30 m C. 10-20 m D. 5-10 m Ans. :- C
54. In North area chank are insidantly cote by light trawl locally known as
A. Vellaivalai B. Thurivalal C. both A & B D. None Ans. :- C
55. T.N. fishery department as organising fishery Season during
A. Nov. – may B. June – July C. July – September D. Oct - Nov Ans. :- A
56. The Chank are increasing Caught gear is
A. bottom trowl B. Gill net C. both A & B D. None Ans. :- C
57. Which depth trowl net is operated
A. 14 – 36 m B. 24 – 46m C. 34 – 56 m D. None Ans. :- A
58. Cephalopods with an avaruge annual production in india
A. 100,000 tones B. 105,000 tones C. 125,000 tones D. 18,800 tones Ans. :- B
59. Scientific name of moon Snail is
A. Natica albuls B. Natica lineate C. both A & B D. None Ans. :- C
60. Scientific name of spindle shells
A. Hemi fuses pugilinus B. Fusin us toreuma C. both A & B D. none Ans. :- C
61. Scientific name of Button shells
A. Ammonium vestum B. Olivia gibbons C. Turbo intercostals D. None Ans. :- A

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Island Fisheries of India
1. The Common species of tuna in the Lakshadweep water are
A. Skipjack Katsuwonus Pelamis B. Frigate tuna C. Aurcis thazard D. All Ans. :- D
2. The CMFRI (Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute) has reported --------------- Species of
Fish from Lakshadweep water
A. 650 B. 701 C. 601 D. 750 Ans. :- C
3. Pitti island is Small reef sand bank covering an area of ----------------
A. 0.5 ha B. 0.1 ha C. 1.2 ha D. 1.5ha Ans. :- C
4. The uninhabited islands --------------- a coconut growing and fishing center.
A. Suheli B. Pitti C. Bitra D. Amini Ans. :-
5. All island except ------------- have a lagoon.
A. Androth B. Amini C. Kalpeni D. none Ans. :- A
6. The major fishery resources of Island include the
A. Oceanic resources B. Freshwater resources
C. Brackish water resources D. All Ans. :- A
7. The Commercial tuna Fishery of island presently depend on the
A. Skipjack B. halfbeaks C. Snappers D. All Ans. :- A
8. Live baits are essential for operation of ---------------
A. Pole fishery B. Line fishery C. both A & B D. None Ans. :- C
9. There are -------------- species of live baits avaible in the Lakshadweep water
A. 11 B. 21 C. 31 D. 41 Ans. :- B
10. Andaman and Nicobar island are situated in the -----------------
A. bay of Bengal B. MH. C. Gujrat D. T.N. Ans. :- A
11. Andaman and Nicobar island are oceanic in nature and encompass an EEZ of -----------------
A. 0.6 million Km2
B. 0.5 million Km2
C. 0.8 million Km2
D. 0.7 million Km2
Ans. :- A
12. The Andaman and Nicobar island area is about -------------- % of Indian EEZ
A.80% B. 38% C. 20% D. 28% Ans. :- D
13. The Andaman and Nicobar Island have aggregate cost line of
A. 1,962 km B. 962 km C. 1,507 km D. 507 km Ans. :- A
14. In Andaman and Nicobar Island the mangroves occupy around the
A. 115 km2
B. 95 km2
C. 135 km2
D. 85 km2
Ans. :- A
15. In Andaman and Nicobar Island the an grove coral reefs are spread across an area of more than
A. 500 km2
B. 1000 km2
C. 1500 km2
D. 2000 km2
Ans. :- D
16. The Andaman seas are ---------------- in nature

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A. Oligotrophic B. Eutrophic C. Mesotrophic D. Dystrophic Ans. :- A
17. Primary production of Nicobar rigion is ignificanty higher than that of ---------------
A. Andman seas B. Lakshadweep Island C. both A & B D. None Ans. :- A
18. The harvestable potential of marine fishery resources in the EEZ has been estimated
A. 3.9 million tone B. 2.9 million tone C. 4.1 million tone D. None Ans. :- A
19. The Andaman and Nicobar have island have -------------------- active and full-time fisherman.
A. 1000 B. 1973 C. 2000 D. 2973 Ans. :- D
20. The Union territory of Lakshadweep consist of a chain of ------------ inhabited and several
uninhabited islands
A. 11 B. 9 C. 8 D. 12 Ans. :- A
21. There are 36 island covering in area of ----------------
A. 32 km2
B. 34 km2
C. 36 km2
D. 38 km2
Ans. :- A
22. The inhabited island are -------------
A. Androth B. Amini C. Kalpeni D. All Ans. :- D
23. ----------------- has a magnificent lugoon
A. Bitra B. Amini C. Androth D. None Ans. :- A
24. The territorial water around the island provide about ------------------- km2
offering extensive
fisheries potential
A. 400,000 km2
B. 300,000 km2
C. 200,000 km2
D. 100,000 km2
Ans. :- A
25. one of the limiting factor in the development of the ---------------- fishing is the availability of
live baits.
A. Pole B. Line C. both A & B D. None Ans. :- C
26. ------------------- Fishes are used for chumming and attracting the tuna shols.
A. Live baits B. Clupids C. Carangids D. breams Ans. :- A
27. The ----------------- of which over a dozen sppnarmaly used for fishing.
A. Lakshadweep water B. Pitti island region
C. Bitra island region D. Andaman and Nicobar island region Ans. :- A
28. The major fish landing center of Lakshadweep island of
A. Agatti, suheli B. Bitra, Minicoy C. Androth D. All Ans. :- D
29.What is LDCL
A. Lakshadweep Development cooperation limited B. C .D Ans. :- A
30. The highest landings are agate which on avg. Contributed to
A. 30% B. 35% C. 40% D. 31% Ans. :- D
31. In Lakshadweep island region the traditional pole and line fishing account for over ----------- of
catch followed by the troll line.

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A. 80% B. 87% C. 90% D. 97% Ans. :- D
32. The Andaman and Nicobar group of islands -------------- the status of archipelago
A. enjoy B. C. D. Ans. :- A
33. -------------------- islands have been a group of historically isolated and segregated islands
A. Lakshadweep B. Andaman and Nicobar C. Pitti D. All Ans. :-
34. --------------- island system provided and excellent habitat for open sea mariculture of many spp.
Finfish shellfish seaweeds.
A. Lakshadweep B. Andaman and Nicobar C. Pitti D. None Ans. :- B
35. The Andaman and Nicobar island have around ---------------- Brackishwater/salt affected area
besides 33,000 ha of mangrove
A. 110,000 ha B. 115,000 ha C. 120,000 ha D. None Ans. :- A
Riverine Fisheries of India
1. ---------------------- have played a vital role in the development of human civilization since they
provide basic necessities of liye, water and good on which depends the survival of living-beings
A. Sea B. Reservoir C. River D. Pond Ans. :- C
2. The 29,000 km of riverine resource of our county comprises -------------------- major rivers
A. 15 B. 14 C. 16 D. 17 Ans. :- B
3. India has ---------------- medium rivers which have the catchment area between 2000 to 20,00 km2
A. 44 B. 45 C. 47 D. 49 Ans. :- A
4. The catchment area of minor river is
A. < 2000 km2
B. > 2000 km2
C. 2000 km2
D. None Ans. :- A
5. The Ganga river system which has a total length of about.
A. 2,900 km B. 8047 km C. 6437 km D. 857 km Ans. :- B
6. -------river system is the most Important river system In India and one of the largest in the world
A. Brahmaputra B. Godavari C. Mahanadi D. Ganga Ans. :- D
7. The Ganga river flows on
A. Uttaroonchal B. Uttar Pradesh C. Birar D. ;All the states Ans. :- D
8. The height of Ganga river system ------------- m from sea level in Garhwali Himalayas in
Uttaranchal.
A. 6000 m B. 4000 m C. 2000 m D. None Ans. :- A
9. The Ganga river first flows in a westerly direction for about ------ km before turning south wards
A. 20 km B. 30 km C. 40 km D. 60 km Ans. :- B
10. Ganga river flows south east and meamders over a distance of about ---------- km in the Indo
Gongetic plains in U.P., Bihar, Jharkhand and W. Bengal before Ultimately joininy Bay of Bengal
A. 2000 km B. 2790 km C. 2290 km D. 2590 km Ans. :- C

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11.The major tributaries of Ganga is
A. Yamuna B. Burhi C. Varuma D. None Ans. :- A
12. The minor tributaries of Ganga is
A. Kosi B. Gumani C. Ghoghra D. All the above Ans. :- D
13. River -------------- ayter flowing for about 150 km in west Bengal enters long estuarine zone
A. Maghna river B. Padma river C. Bhagirathi river D. None of these Ans. :- C
14. About ---------------- km from sea face Bhagirathi Hooghly river system begins to spread in to
mony small distributaries, forming the Great Gangetic delta.
A. 300 km B. 200 km C. 150 km D. 250 km Ans. :- A
15. The lower Gangetic delto, ciram scribes extensive marshy area, called
A. Padma B. Hooghly C. sumderbans D. None Ans. :- C
16. The Hooghly estuarine system extends for about ----------------- km from north to south and
about------------- km from east to west
A. 300 km to 200 km B. 300km and 150 km
C. 150 km and 300 km D. 200km and 150 km Ans. :- B
17. The entire estuorine system is estimated to be about
A. 8019 km2
B. 8020 km2
C. 8029 km2
D. 8043 km2
Ans. :- C
18. The total area of Sundarbans estuarine water In India is about
A. 2,340 km2
B. 2440 km2
C. 1230 km2
D. 25 km2
Ans. :- A
19. There are ----------------- major mon-made projects for exploitation of water of river Ganga for
irrigation / hydel generation
A. 4 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5 Ans. :- A
20. The Ganga – basin receives 48.96 million ha-m of annual run off from a catchment area of
A. 96.7 million B. 96.6 million C. 95.7 million D. 95.6 million Ans. :- B
21. The Ganga river with a drainage basin of 1.1 million km2
carries an amoral sediment loud of ----
------------ million tonnes
A. 2.46 million B. 1.46 million C. 2.05 million tonnes D. 2.52 million Ans. :- B
22. The main channel carries it‘s maximum Volume of water during
A. July to ogust. B. June to Ogust. C. July to September D. July to October Ans. :- C
23. The main charmel of Ganga flows rates between ------------ and -------------------- m3
/ sec
A. 30,000 and 40,000 B. 40,000 and 50,000 C. 25,000 and 35,000 D. None of these Ans. :- B
24. The mean flows in the main tributaries is ------------- 400m3
/second.
A. More than B. Less than C. None of these D. Ans. :- B
25. The ---------------- is the hub of all types of Industrial activities
A. Ganga-basin B. Gangetic basin C. Gangetic-plains D. Ganga-plains Ans. :- C
26. Bio-accumulation of heavy metals was observed in ------------- and fish in lower stretch of river

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Ganga.
A. Macro-benthos B. Micro-benthos C. meso-benthos D. Meo-benthos Ans. :- A
27. The discharge from various industries in to Ganga river systemis estimated to generate
biological oxygen demand (BOD) load of
A. 1.267 million kg/day B. 1.166 million kg/day
C. 2.166 million kg/day D. 2.066 million kg/day Ans. :- B
28. The domestic sewage discharge was estimated as ------------- million m3
generating a BOD load
of 2504 million kg/day
A. 1.628.1 million m3
B. 1,428.1 million m3
C. 1528.1 million m3
D. None Ans. :- C
29.Fertilizers used in agriculture activities in the basin were estimated to release annually
A. N2 of about 887.333 Phosphate 137.445 torms potassium 91.247 tonnes
B. N2 777,333 phosphate 137.445 tonnes potassium 81,247 tonnes
C. None of these D.------------ Ans. :- A
30.The Agriculture sector drained wastes into Ganga- basin to the tune of -------------
A. 134.74 million m3
B. 124.74 million m3
C. 134.84 million m3
D. 124.64 million m3
Ans. :-C
31. The total length of Brahmaputra river system is
A. 8047 km B. 2900km C. 1465 km D. 857 km Ans. :- B
32. The mighty --------------- river system is a freshwater moving oceom of the north cast India
A. Brahmaputra B. Mahanadi C. Godavari D. Krishna Ans. :- A
33. The Brahmaputra river flows about -------------- km south east of Lake Mansorovar In Tibet.
A. 100km B. 200km C. 150 km D. 300 km Ans. :- A
34. There are ------------- are the main tributaries of Brahmaputra river
A. 42 B. 43 C. 41 D. 45 Ans. :- C
35. ----------- on the northern bank and -------- on the Southern bank
A. 25 and 17 B. 24 and 18 C. 20 and 16 D. 25 and 16 Ans. :- D
36. The river flows through heart of ----------- for about 740 km before entering Bangladesh.
A. Bihar B. Assam C. U.P D. W. Bengal Ans. :- D
37. The river flows through heart of assam for about 740 km before entering Bongladesh where it is
called as river
A. Pad ma B. Yamuna C. Jumna D. None Ans. :- C
38. The combined length of the river with it‘s 41 main tributaries in In India is about
A. 4000 km B. 5200 km C. 4200 km D. 5000km Ans. :- A
39. The total catchment area of about
A. 570,00 km2
B. 580,000 km2
C. 680,000 km2
D. 470,000 km2
Ans. :- B
40. The Catchment area in India is ------------- km2
A. 185,000 km2
B. 175,000 km2
C. 195,000 km2
D. 20,000 km2
Ans. :- C

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41.Pollution load in ------------ river system has not much of impact on the environment of the river.
A. Krishna B. Ganga C. Godavari D. Brahmaputra Ans. :- D
42. -------- major industries are located in Brahmaputra valley
A. 13 B. 12 C. 15 D. 11 Ans. :- A
43. The river Brahmaputra receives about ----------- lakh litres of waste water per day from
industries located in the valley
A. 1,140 Lakh B. 1240 Lakh C. 1340 Lakh D. 1540 Lakh Ans. :- A
44. The important rivers of Indus river system in India are parts of
A. Jhelum B. Sutlej C. Beas D. All these Ans. :- D
45. The East coast river system main constituents are
A. Mahanadi B. Godavari C. Krishna D. All these above Ans. :- C
46. The total Combined length is about ---------------- km
A. 5437km B. 6437km C. 7437km D. 8437km Ans. :- B
47. The river mahonadi originated from ------------------ state
A. Jharkhond B. Orrisa C. W. Bengal D. U.P/ Ans. :- B
48. The total length of Mahandi river is about
A. 867km B. 877km C. 857km D. 767km Ans. :- C
49. ------------- dom is located on the Mahanadi rivers
A. Ramgorh B. Rihond C. Bhavonisagar D. Hitakud Ans. :- D
50. After hirakud reservoir it runs east for about ---------- km in Orissa before joining bay of Bengal
at parodip
A. 415 km B. 420km C. 315 km D. 320 km Ans. :- A
51. ---------------- riveris the largest of peninsular rivers and the third largest river in India.
A. Krishna B. Godavari C. Vavery D. Mahanadi Ans. :- B
52. The total length of Godavari orver is about ------------------ km
A. 6,437 km B. 8047 km C. 1465 km D. 857 km Ans. :- C
53. -------------- river has it‘s origin near frimbakeswar in Deolali hills near Nasik in Northern
western Ghats to it‘s tidal limits below Rajahmundry
A. Krishna B. Godavari C. Mahanadi D. Cauvery Ans. :- B
54. The Godavari river flow through Maharashtra about
A. 693km B. 772 km C. 694 km D. 773km Ans. :- A
55. The Godavari river flow through Andra Pradesh is about
A. 693km B. 772km C. 694km D. 773km Ans. :- B
56. River ------------- Splits into a northern distributary (Gautormi Godavari) and a Southern one
(Vasista Godavari)
A. Godavari B. Vasista C. both A & B D. None of these Ans. :- A

.
57. ------------- Joins Bay of Bengal 19km below yonam
A. Gautorni B. Vasista C. both A & B D. None of these Ans. :- A
58. The main major tributaries of Godavari are
A. Manjira B. Waingunga C. Indravati D. all these above Ans. :- D
59. The Catchment area of Godavari is about --------------- km2
A. 312,811 km2
B. 315,815 km2
C. 314,815 km2
D. 311,811 km2
Ans. :- A
60. State Catchment area (%)
1. Maharashtra a. 23.8%
2. AP b. 48.6%
3. M.P. c. 5.5%
4. Orissa d. 20.7%
5. Karnataka e. 1.4%
Ans.:-. 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c, 5-e
61. Two reservoir i.e Gangapur and Nathsagor are Situated on mainstream of ----------------- river in
Maharashtra
A. Krishna B. Mahanadi C. Cauveri D. Godavari Ans. :- D
62. A ------------ km long irrigation barrage is also Situated on this river at Vishnupuri (near Nanded
in this state
63. In which state a large reservoir (Shriromsagar) has been formed at pochompad in Niromabad
district on this river
A. Maharashtra B. Andra Pradesh C. Kerala D. Tamilnadu Ans. :- B
64. The Dhawale swarom anicut has been replaced by a barrage in
A. 1986 B. 1985 C. 1976 D. 1978 Ans. :- B
65. The Krishna river system has a total length of about
66. Which river is originated in Mahabaleswar hills in western Ghat, south of Pune, to it‘s delta on
the east coast
A. Cauveri B. Krishna C. Godavari D. Mahanadi Ans. :- B
67. How much the Catmint area of Krishna river is
A. 13222 km2
B. 233,229 km2
C. 231,219 km2
D. 230,231 km2
Ans. :- B
68. The main tributaries of river Krishna are ---------- and ----------- rivers.
A. Padma and Yomuna B. Jamuna and Padma
C. Bhima and Tungbhadra D. None of these Ans. :- C
69.In which season the river Bhima is almostly dry
A. Summer B. Mansoon C. Winter D. all Ans. :- A

.
70. ------------ river is perennial with greater Volume of flow than main Krishna itsely.
A. Bhima B. Tungabhadra C. Padma D. Jamuna Ans. :- B
71. The reservoirs have been created within Krishna drainage are
A. koyna B. Vanivilossagor C. ltimayatsagor D. all these Ans. :- D
72. ------------ It is the longest perennial river south of river Krishna.
A. Cauvery B. Krishna C. Godavari D. Mahonadi Ans. :- A
73. Which river is originates from Brahmagiri hills on the western Ghats in Karnataka.
A. Callvery B. Noyil C. Amaravati D. All these Ans. :- A
74. Which are the main tributaries of river cauvery
A. Bhavoni B. Noyil C. Amaravati D. All these Ans. :- D
75. On which river Mettur, Bhavonisagor and krishnarajsagor reservoir are situated.
A. Noyil B. Krishna C. Mahonadi D. Cauvery Ans. :- D
76. --------------- and ------------- are the main rivers of west coast river system
A. mahonadi and Krishna B. Narmada and Tapti C. Godavari and Krishna D. None Ans. :- B
77. The total length of west coast river system is
A. 3,380km B. 3770km C. 8047km D. 720km Ans. :- A
78. -------------- river is originated from Maikala highlands near Amarkontak in Shahdol district of
M.P.
A. Tapti B. Narmada C. Godavori D. Krishna Ans. :- B
79. The total length of Narmada river is
A. 1,412km B. 857km C. 1,312 km D. 720 k Ans. :- C
80. Total catchment area of river Narmda is about
A. 95,236km2
B. 95435 km2
C. 94235 km2
D. None of these Ans. :- C
81. ------------ ire biggest reservoin on Narmada river
A. Tawa B. Bana C. both A and B D. None Ans. :- A
82. The total length of the Tapti river is
A. 857 km B. 890 km C. 720 km D. 1047km Ans. :- C
83. The Catehment area of Tapti river is
A. 47,000 km2
B. 48,000 km2
C. 50,000 km2
D. 57,000 km2
Ans. :- B
84. On ------------- Institute in Barrackpore from selected stretches of Various rivers of the Country
during different years,
A. CMFRI B. CIFRI C. CIEF D. CIFA Ans. :- B
85. The -------------- river System is reportel to harbor about 265 fish species
A. Ganga river B. Yomuna river C. Godavari river D. Krishna river Ans. :- A
86. On which river the species of Pongusiq Garra gotyla Tor, Tor etc ar yond
A. Mahanadi B. Godavari C. Ganga D. Podma Ans. :- C

.
87. How much % contribution of Indian major carps has gradually delined from year
A. 23% B. 46% C. 44% D. 45% Ans. :- D
88. Hilsa has almobt disappeared from catches above Farakka barrage after is Commissioning is ----
A. 1972 B. 1971 C. 1973 D. 1974 Ans. :- A
89. The ------------ riverSystem has been reported to be inhyabited by 221 species belonging to 103
genera and 36 families.
A. Ganga B. Krishna C. Godavari D. Brahmaputra Ans. :- D
90. Brahmaputra survey Unit was established by the CIFRI in----------
A. October 1971 B. October 1972 C. Sept. 1971 D. Sept. 1972 Ans. :- B
91. on which river catfish which are completely absent in 3 rivers above are recorded in this region.
A. Yomuna B. Jomuna C. Padma D. Brahmaputra Ans. :- D
92. The ave catch per day in this streteh showed on overall decline of ------------ %
A. 20% B. 30% C. 45% D. 25% Ans. :- B
93. Commercial fisheries of part of river ------------- flowing through Jamu and kasmmir In India,
during July 1980 to June 1982, has been reported CIFRI
A. Jhelum B. Jeenob C. Sutioj D. Beas Ans. :- A
94. Which are the exotic fish sp. of Cyprinus carpio was reported top contribute sustemtially to
commercial catches of river Jhelum.
A. C. Carpio Specularis B. C. Carpio Communis C. both A and B D. Non Ans. :- C
95. The londing centers of river Beas are
A. Talwara B. Pathonkot C. Amritsar D. all the above Ans. :- D
96. From river ------------ 253 species of fish belonging to 73 families have been reposted
A. Krishna B. Godavari C. Mahanadi D. Cauvery Ans. :- C
97. The total fish field from this stretch Ahowed a deelining trend from --------- tense in 1963
A. 330.1 tonns B. 331.1 tonns C. 333.2 tonns D. none of these Ans. :- A
98. Ceuontitative data on fishery of river is not available.
A. Krishna B. Godavari C. Mahanadi D. Cauvery Ans. :- A
99. On the upper stretehes of east coast river in Maharashtra and Karnataka species are found
A. Punti us sarena B. P. Jerdoni C. both A and B D. None Ans. :- C
100. Eighty species of fish belonging to 23 families were reported from river is
A. Cauvery B. Padma C. Yomuna D. Magme Ans. :- A
101. ------- Number of fish species were reported from Namada
A. 85 B. 86 C. 84 D. 83 Ans. :- C
102. Hoshongabad and shabgonj are the two Landing centers of river ---------- is
A. Cauvery B. Krishna C. Godavory D. narmada Ans. :- A
103. There is not much information available about fish catches from river

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