Importance of Fisheries - JSS3 Agricultural Science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary purpose of fisheries?
Meeting global fruit demand
Supporting agricultural practices
Meeting global protein demand
Contributing to textile production
What types of aquatic organisms are involved in fisheries?
Only finfish
Only aquatic plants
Finfish, shellfish, and aquatic plants
Only shellfish
Which type of fisheries involves harvesting fish from oceans and seas?
Freshwater Fisheries
Marine Fisheries
Aquaculture
Cage Culture
What is the term for rearing fish in specially designed ponds?
Marine Fisheries
Freshwater Fisheries
Pond Aquaculture
Cage Culture
What method of fisheries management involves assessing fish populations through population surveys?
Regulation and Policies
Ecosystem-Based Management
Stock Assessment
Technology and Innovation
Which policy aims to limit the amount of fish that can be caught to prevent overfishing?
Satellite Monitoring
Fishing Quotas
Protected Areas
Selective Fishing Gear
What aspect of fisheries management involves establishing marine reserves and no-fishing zones?
Stock Assessment
Regulation and Policies
Ecosystem-Based Management
Technology and Innovation
What is the purpose of ecosystem-based management in fisheries?
To monitor fishing activities
To enforce regulations
To consider broader ecological impacts
To implement gear modifications
What technology is used for monitoring fishing activities and enforcing regulations?
Stock Assessment
Fishing Quotas
Satellite Monitoring
Selective Fishing Gear
Which type of fisheries management involves modifying fishing gear to reduce bycatch?
Ecosystem-Based Management
Regulation and Policies
Technology and Innovation
Stock Assessment