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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?

To lift the prey over a flat or bag-like netting Signup and view all the answers

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

Jamda Jal Signup and view all the answers

Where are hoop nets commonly used for capturing crabs?

Backwaters of Tamil Nadu Signup and view all the answers

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

To filter small fish and prawns in streams Signup and view all the answers

Where are Dolnets commonly used?

Near Bombay and Saurashtra coasts mainly for Bombay duck Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Behundi Jal nets?

To capture prawns and fishes in backwaters Signup and view all the answers

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

Firki Jal Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a brail net from other types of nets?

It has a large mouth opening for capturing prey Signup and view all the answers

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

Rivers of Assam Signup and view all the answers

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

Hela Jal Signup and view all the answers

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

Vatta Vala Signup and view all the answers

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

Scrape nets Signup and view all the answers

In which river is the Jali net used for fishing?

Ganga Signup and view all the answers

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

Scoop nets Signup and view all the answers

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

Changadam Signup and view all the answers