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Question 6: Discuss the role of fishery in enhancement of food production.

Class 12 - Biology - Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production Page 178

Answer 1

Fishery is an industry which deals with catching, processing, and marketing of fishes and other aquatic animals that have a high economic value. Some commercially important aquatic animals are prawns crabs, oysters, lobsters, and octopus. Fisheries play an important role in the Indian economy. This is because a large part of the Indian population is dependent on fishes as a source of food, which is both cheap and high in animal protein.


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Answer 2

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• Fisheries is defined as a coordinated effort to capture or rear fish through fishing farms and aquaculture.
• However, fisheries are not just limited to fish; for instance, oysters are selectively bred for pearls, shells and tissues.
• Fisheries play a significant role in food production, especially in India.
• From a dietary perspective, fish is an affordable source of animal protein.
• From a commercial perspective, fisheries provide employment opportunities for residents in coastal areas.