Principles of Aquaculture Basics Quiz
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What percentage of the world aquaculture production by quantity did China contribute in 2008?

  • 7.1%
  • 88.8%
  • 78.7%
  • 9.4% (correct)
  • According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, what does aquaculture involve?

  • Only feeding aquatic organisms
  • Intervention to enhance production (correct)
  • Ownership of aquatic organisms for a short period
  • Removal of aquatic organisms from the wild
  • Which region dominated world aquaculture production both by quantity and value in 2008?

  • Asia (correct)
  • Africa
  • North America
  • Europe
  • What is the primary purpose of aquaculture technology in producing 'seed' materials under controlled conditions?

    <p>To eliminate the need for wild collection of juveniles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'fisheries' represent within Indian agriculture?

    <p>A sunrise sector with high potentials for diversification and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT involved in aquaculture according to the provided text?

    <p>Cultivating crops on land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reported global production of food fish from aquaculture in 2008?

    <p>52.5 million tonnes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a system of aquaculture mentioned in the text?

    <p>Floating culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which water body types can super intensive aquaculture be practiced?

    <p>Freshwater and brackishwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pre-stocking pond management refer to?

    <p>Management before stocking fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered to affect productivity of ponds?

    <p>Social factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of organic aquaculture?

    <p>Maintaining ecological balance and sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Aquaculture Production

    • China contributed 65% of the world aquaculture production by quantity in 2008.

    Definition of Aquaculture

    • According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, aquaculture involves the cultivation of aquatic plants and animals, including fish, shellfish, and algae.

    Dominant Region

    • In 2008, the Asia-Pacific region dominated world aquaculture production both by quantity and value.

    Aquaculture Technology

    • The primary purpose of aquaculture technology is to produce 'seed' materials under controlled conditions.

    Fisheries in Indian Agriculture

    • Within Indian agriculture, 'fisheries' represents the cultivation of aquatic plants and animals.

    Excluded Aspect

    • Capture of wild fish is NOT involved in aquaculture.

    Global Production

    • The reported global production of food fish from aquaculture in 2008 was 51.7 million tonnes.

    Systems of Aquaculture

    • Extensive and intensive systems are mentioned in the text, but "tructive" is NOT a system of aquaculture.

    Super Intensive Aquaculture

    • Super intensive aquaculture can be practiced in ponds, tanks, and recirculation systems.

    Pre-stocking Pond Management

    • Pre-stocking pond management refers to the preparation of ponds before stocking, including removal of predators, fertilization, and liming.

    Factors Affecting Productivity

    • Water quality, pond design, and feed management are considered to affect productivity of ponds, but "soil quality" is NOT a factor.

    Organic Aquaculture

    • The primary focus of organic aquaculture is to produce fish and other aquatic products without using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms.

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    Test your knowledge on the basics of aquaculture including definitions, history, comparison with agriculture, different systems of aquaculture, and various types of aquaculture in different water bodies.

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