Question map
Not attempted Correct Incorrect ★ Bookmarked
Loading…
Q1 (CDS-I/2015) Geography › Indian Economic Geography › Agricultural production patterns Answer Verified

Statement I: India’s offshore and deep sea fish catch is very poor considering the marine potential. Statement II: Indian coast does not have many gulfs, bays, estuaries and backwaters.

Result
Your answer: —  ·  Correct: C
Explanation

Statement I is true as India's deep-sea and offshore fishing remains significantly underutilized. While the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) holds a potential of 1.7 million tonnes of underexploited fin fishes and shellfishes, about 90% of the current catch is restricted to coastal waters up to 50 meters depth. Out of 180 deep-sea vessels, only 60 are currently operational, indicating poor infrastructure for offshore exploitation [1]. Statement II is false because the Indian coastline is geographically diverse, featuring numerous gulfs (Kachchh, Khambhat, Mannar), bays, estuaries, and backwaters (notably in Kerala) [2]. These features provide critical ecosystems for marine life and support the traditional fishing sector. The primary constraints on deep-sea fishing are not a lack of coastal features, but rather a lack of mechanization, deep-sea vessels, and modern infrastructure [2].

Sources

  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > Table 9.16 > p. 85
  2. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > Table 9.16 > p. 86
How others answered
Each bar shows the % of students who chose that option. Green bar = correct answer, blue outline = your choice.
Community Performance
Out of everyone who attempted this question.
50%
got it right
✓ Thank you! We'll review this.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

NDA-I · 2013 · Q73 Relevance score: 0.42

Statement I: Indian economy has experienced slower growth rate during the years 2010-11 and 2011-1 2. Statement II: Indian economy has experienced weakening industrial growth during the period.

CDS-II · 2012 · Q7 Relevance score: 0.37

Statement I ; India supports the development and use of the Chabahar Port in Iran. Statement II : India does not subscribe to Western sanction on energy trade with Iran.

NDA-II · 2013 · Q33 Relevance score: 0.16

Statement I: In the 19th century, India was the largest British colony. Statement I : India became a big market for British manufactured goods and a field of investment for foreign capital in the 19th century.