Indian Fisheries Sector data 2023 Best With MCQs

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Indian Fisheries Sector Data With MCSs

Fisheries sector is considered as a sunrise sector and has immense potential for bringing equitable and inclusive growth by economic empowerment of the weaker section of the society. With 8% share in global fish production, India is the 3rd largest fish producer, 2nd largest aquaculture producer, largest shrimp producer and 4th largest seafood exporter in the world.

  • 1,42,458 KCC cards have been issued to fishers and fish farmers
  • India is 3rd largest fish producing country with around 8% share in global fish production
  • Fisheries sector provides livelihood, employment and entrepreneurship to more than 2.8 crore fishers and fish farmers at primary level

Indian Fisheries Sector

 
Indian fisheries and aquaculture important sector food production, nutritional availability, contributing in agricultural exports and engaging approx 14 million people in different activities. fisheries sector contributes 1.1% in GDP and 6.72% in Agricultural GDP.  
 

Indian Fisheries Sector

Indian Fisheries
India’s position in Global Fisheries Sector
Fish production 3rd
Aquaculture Production (Inland) 2nd
Seafood exporter in the world 4th
India Contribution in World Fish Production 8 %
Contribution of Fisheries to GDP (%) 1.1 %
 Contribution to Agri. GDP (%) 6.72 %
Annual Growth Rate in Fish Production 10.34 %
 Per capita fish availability (Kg.) 6.31
 Annual Export earnings (Tonnes) 13,69,264 (1.36 MT)
 Annual Export earnings (Rs.In Crore) 57,586.48
 Employment in sector (million) 14
Highest Inland Fish Production Andhra Pradesh
Highest Marine Fish Production Gujarat
Fishermen In India 2.80 Crore
Resources
 Coastline 8118 kms
Highest Coastline Gujarat
Exclusive Economic Zone 2.02 million sq. km
Continental Shelf 0.530 million sq. km
 Rivers and Canals 1,95,210 km
 Reservoirs 3.150 million ha
 Ponds and Tanks 2.414 million ha
 Flood Plains lakes and derelict waters 0.798 million ha
 Brackishwaters 1.240 million ha
 Estuaries 0.290 million ha
Some Facts
 Present fish Production 16.24 MT
 Inland 4.12 MT
 Marine 12.12 MT
 Fish seed production 5,40,690 Lakh fry
 Hatcheries 1,604 units
 FFDA 429
 BFDA 39
MT (million tonnes) 

Indian Fisheries Sector

Fish Production in India
(‘lakh tons)
Year Marine Inland Total
1990-91 23.00 15.36 38.36
2000-01 28.11 28.45 56.56
2010-11 32.50 49.81 82.31
2020-21 34.76 112.49 147.25
2021-22 41.27 121.21 162.48
2022-23 Expected  174 

Q.1 Which state has the longest coastline in India?

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Goa
  • Gujarat

Answer:- Gujarat

Q.2 How much Fish Production In India in 2021-22?

  • 140.35 lakh tons
  • 155.20 lakh tons
  • 162.48 lakh tons
  • 189.32 lakh tons

Answer:- 162.48 lakh tons

Q.3 Fisheries Sector Contribution to Indian GDP (%) 2021-22?

  • 1.1 %
  • 1.9 %
  • 0.54 %
  • 3.1 %

Answer:- 1.1 %

Q.4 Highest Inland Fish Production in Which State of India in 2021-22?

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Goa
  • Gujarat

Answer:- Andhra Pradesh

Q.5 Highest Marine Fish Production in Which State of India in 2021-22?

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Goa
  • Gujarat

Answer:- Gujarat

 Q.6 Per capita fish availability (Kg.) in India 2021-22?

  • 3.11 Kg/Year
  • 4.20Kg/Year
  • 6.31Kg/Year
  • 8.35Kg/Year

Answer:- 6.31Kg/Year

Q.7 Annual Growth Rate in Fish Production In India 2021-22?

  • 10.34 %
  • 15.90 %
  • 7.54 %
  • 3.10 %

Answer:- 1.1 %

Q.8 India’s Rank in World Fish production?

  • 1st
  • 2nd
  • 3rd
  • 4th

Answer:- 3rd

Q.9 India’s Rank in Aquaculture Production (Inland)?

  • 1st
  • 2nd
  • 3rd
  • 4th

Answer:- 2nd

Q.10 India’s Rank in Seafood exporter in the world?

  • 1st
  • 2nd
  • 3rd
  • 4th

Answer:- 4th

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