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Q81
(CDS-I/2004)
Geography › World Physical Geography › Ocean circulation systems
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Which is the largest fishing ground in the woiid?
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The correct answer is Option 2: North Sea.
The North Sea is recognized as the world's most productive and largest fishing ground due to its unique geographical and biological features. It contains the Dogger Bank, a vast shallow plateau that allows sunlight to reach the sea floor, triggering massive phytoplankton growth. This forms the base of a rich food chain, supporting enormous stocks of cod, herring, and mackerel.
While other options represent significant zones, they are smaller in scale or output:
- Japan Sea: Productive due to meeting currents, but limited by territorial size compared to the North Sea.
- North-East Pacific: Known for salmon, but lacks the intensive concentration of shallow banks found in the Atlantic.
- Newfoundland Waters: Home to the Grand Banks; though historically significant, it has faced severe depletion and moratoria, making the North Sea the more dominant active fishing ground globally.
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