Question

Which one of the following is the leading producer of inland fish?
A. Bihar
B. Maharashtra
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. West Bengal

Answer 1

Hint: Both in fresh and brackish waters aquaculture is practised. Inland fisheries and aquaculture establish the primary segments of the fisheries area in India from the production point of view.

Complete Answer:
India has an estimated 1.2 million hectare of floodplain lakes and wetlands where fish and fisheries play an important role in the economic sector with huge financial impact in the rural area. The aquaculture sector is an important source of jobs for country populace, particularly in advertising, retailing, transportation and so on
Now let us examine the options
Option A - Bihar is located in the eastern part of the country and is considered to be the 13th largest state in terms of area. Some of the important inland fishery resources of the state include rivers such as Ganga, Bagmati, Kamala, Balan, Gandak, Kosi, BudhiGandak, Mahananda, Son etc. Fishing is an important source of income for landless people, but Bihar is not the leading producer of India.
Option B - Maharashtra positions on the top in numerous reports and sites for the most significant level of fish production. The remote sea fishing and marine culture make an extraordinary hotspot for Maharashtra.
Option C - According to 2018 reports, Andhra Pradesh has recorded the most noteworthy production of inland fish with 34.50 lakh tons. It positions for fish production inland just as in marine exportation. Pulasa fish is exceptionally in high demand and is the extraordinary fish found in Godavari River.
Option D - West Bengal was the leading producer of inland fish, but as per 2018 records, Andhra Pradesh became the leading producer of inland fish. Catla is a famous freshwater fish of West Bengal. West Bengal produced about 17.42 lakh tonnes of fish and these fish were also exported from West Bengal.
Thus, the correct answer is option ‘(C) Andhra Pradesh’.

Note: India is presently the third-biggest maker of Pangasius on the planet after Vietnam and Thailand. India is honoured with immense and undiscovered fishery potential. It has 29000 km of waterways, 0.3 million hectares of estuarine, 0.19 million hectares of backwater and tidal ponds, 3.15 million hectare of reservoirs, 0.2 million hectares of floodplain wetlands and 0.72 hectares of upland lakes.