Fishing Net Types and Operations Quiz

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How is the prey captured using a scoop net?

  • By covering the fish from above
  • By driving the prey into the net (correct)
  • By lifting the net after attracting fish with food
  • By bringing the prey over flat or bag-like netting

Which type of net is used in marine waters of Tamil Nadu for capturing fish?

  • Kurli
  • Arippu Vala
  • Mada Valai
  • Naduthara Valai (correct)

In which location is the 'Chinese dip net' commonly used according to the text?

  • Marine waters of Kerala
  • Hill streams of Punjab
  • Backwaters of Kerala (correct)
  • Rivers in Gujarat

What is the main purpose of a bag net?

<p>To lift the prey over a flat or bag-like netting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fishing gear is used to capture Mystus spp. in the Ganges of Allahabad?

<p>Jamda Jal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are hoop nets commonly used for capturing crabs?

<p>Backwaters of Tamil Nadu (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Oonivala/vala nets in Kerala?

<p>To filter small fish and prawns in streams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are Dolnets commonly used?

<p>Near Bombay and Saurashtra coasts mainly for Bombay duck (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Behundi Jal nets?

<p>To capture prawns and fishes in backwaters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of net is used in the rivers of Assam for Hilsa?

<p>Firki Jal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a brail net from other types of nets?

<p>It has a large mouth opening for capturing prey (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where would you most likely find Bachra Jal nets being used?

<p>Rivers of Assam (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of net is used for capturing catfishes in the Ganges river in Uttar Pradesh?

<p>Hela Jal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which net is popular in the backwaters of Kerala and Karnataka for capturing fish?

<p>Vatta Vala (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of net is operated with the help of a lever?

<p>Scrape nets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which river is the Jali net used for fishing?

<p>Ganga (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of net is a Pelni that is found in the Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh?

<p>Scoop nets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which net is specifically used to catch mullets in the backwaters of Travancore and Kochi?

<p>Changadam (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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