Which of the following Indian major carp loved by the people?
Which of the following Indian major carp loved by the people? Correct Answer Catla
The correct answer is Catla.
Key Points
- India has tremendous potential for the growth of fish-based industries and presently one of the focus sectors is fish production, marketing and consumption.
- The demand for fish is ever increasing because of its nutritive value being a rich source of protein.
- In India, the major carps, Catla (Catla catla), Rohu (Labeo rohita) and Mrigal (Cirrhinus mrigala) are the mainstay of freshwater aquaculture.
- The minor carps are commercially important fishes of the Cyprinidae family. The carps that are used in aquaculture include Reba (Cirrhinus reba), Bata (Labeo bata), Fringe-lipped carp (Labeo finbriatus), Calbasu (Labeo calbasu), white carp (Cirrhinus cirrhosus) and Cauvery carp (Labeo kontius).
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Feb 20, 2025