Question

Which of the following Indian major carp loved by the people?

1. Catla
2. Reba
3. Calbasu
4. Bata
5. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Catla

The correct answer is Catla.

• India has tremendous potential for the growth of fish-based industries and presently one of the focus sectors is fish production, marketing and consumption.
• The demand for fish is ever increasing because of its nutritive value being a rich source of protein.
• In India, the major carps, Catla (Catla catla), Rohu (Labeo rohita) and Mrigal (Cirrhinus mrigala) are the mainstay of freshwater aquaculture.
• The minor carps are commercially important fishes of the Cyprinidae family. The carps that are used in aquaculture include Reba (Cirrhinus reba), Bata (Labeo bata), Fringe-lipped carp (Labeo finbriatus), Calbasu (Labeo calbasu), white carp (Cirrhinus cirrhosus) and Cauvery carp (Labeo kontius).