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Consider the following statements and select the correct option from the following: a. Most of the fishing grounds occur in areas where the continental shelf is wide. b. Fishing activity is well developed in warm tropical waters. c. Mixing of warm and cold currents brings plant nutrients for fish. d. Inland fisheries are more significant than other types in India. Answer Options :

Consider the following statements and select the correct option from the following: a. Most of the fishing grounds occur in areas where the continental shelf is wide. b. Fishing activity is well developed in warm tropical waters. c. Mixing of warm and cold currents brings plant nutrients for fish. d. Inland fisheries are more significant than other types in India. Answer Options : Correct Answer Statements a, b and c are correct 

Statements a, b and c are correct.

Key Points

  • Most of the fishing grounds occur in areas where the continental shelf is wide.
  • Fishing activity is well developed in warm tropical waters since the availability of nutrients.
  • Mixing of warm and cold currents brings plant nutrients for fish.
  • Hence statement a,b and c are correct.
  • Marine fisheries are more significant than other types in India.
  • Hence statement d is not correct.

Important Points

  • Fish Production
    • China ranks 1st  in fish production in the World.
    • India ranks 2nd in fish production.

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