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Where was the development phase of the National Plan of Action for small-scale inland fisheries launched?

  1. A.Chennai
  2. B.Kochi
  3. C.Bhopal
  4. D.New Delhi

Correct answer

C. Bhopal

Explanation

The correct answer is Bhopal, where a two-day national workshop identified the priorities for developing the action plan and where the Secretary of the Department of Fisheries, Abhilaksh Likhi, formally launched the development phase. Experts from fisheries institutions and other stakeholders at the workshop prepared a framework of activities for this phase, and a programme of consultations with fishing communities was proposed. Chennai in option A, Kochi in option B and New Delhi in option D are centres associated with fisheries administration and research in India, but the workshop in question was held in Bhopal. Also remember that the plan will be finalised through stakeholder consultations before a public launch next month, and that it covers rivers, canals, reservoirs, lakes, floodplain wetlands, tanks and cold-water systems.

Read the full article: India Targets 30 Million Tonnes of Fish Production in Five Years

Practice Questions

Q1.EconomyMedium

What fish production target has India set for the next five years, as announced by the Fisheries Secretary?

  1. A.20 million tonnes
  2. B.25 million tonnes
  3. C.30 million tonnes
  4. D.40 million tonnes
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Correct answer: C. 30 million tonnes

Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary in the Department of Fisheries, said India has set a target of 30 million tonnes of fish production over the next five years, and that seafood exports are expected to rise to Rs 1.25 lakh crore in the same period.

Q2.EconomyMedium

The National Plan of Action for small-scale inland fisheries is being developed with which inter-governmental organisation?

  1. A.Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation
  2. B.Indian Ocean Rim Association
  3. C.Asian Fisheries Society
  4. D.World Organisation for Animal Health
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Correct answer: A. Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation

The initiative is led by the Union Department of Fisheries in collaboration with this body, and the whole plan is being prepared within the framework of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.