Q: 79 (IAS/2013)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,157,116,92,14,157,10
keywords:
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The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where warm and cold oceanic currents meet. These areas are typically characterized by high biological productivity, as the mixing of warm and cold waters creates favorable conditions for the growth and abundance of plankton, which forms the base of the marine food chain. This, in turn, attracts a variety of fish and other marine organisms, making these regions highly productive for fishing.