Question

Rearing and breeding of fish in ponds, tanks and artificial reservoirs is called as
A. Aquaculture
B. Fishing
C. Pisciculture
D. Apiculture

Answer 1

Hint: In aquaculture, aquatic organisms like prawn, oyster, mollusks, aquatic plants, algae, fish, etc., are culturing and rearing. It also helps to create healthier habitats.

Complete Answer:
- Fisheries are an industry that catches, processes or sells fish, shellfish and other aquatic animals. Many of our population rely on food products such as prawn, crabs, lobster, edible oysters, etc., to provide fish and other aquatic animals.
- Catla, Rohu and common carp are some of the most common freshwater fishes. Sardines, Hilsa, Pomfrets and Mackerel are some of the seafood consumed fish.
- Aquaculture is the farming of mollusks, crustaceans, algae, aquatic plants, and different species of fish. Aquaculture includes the processing under regulated conditions of freshwater and saltwater stocks and can be contrasted with the commercial fishing that is wild fish harvesting.
- Pisciculture, in other words fish farming is called breeding, rearing and transplanting fish by artificial means. It is the main form of aquaculture.
- Apiculture is the scientific way for beekeeping. Beekeeping is the preservation by humans of bee colonies sometimes used in people's hives. The majority of bees of this type are honey bees of the Apis genus, but also other wild bees like Melipona are kept.

Thus, the correct answer is option C i.e., Pisciculture.

Note: In the Indian economy, fishing has a significant role. It gives millions of fishermen and farmer’s incomes and jobs, in particular in coastal areas. It is the main livelihood source for many. Different strategies have been done to increase productivity in order to meet the growing demands on fisheries.