Question

     Consider the following statements regarding the Fisheries Sector:

    1.India is the second largest fish producing country in the world.

    2.The United Nations General Assembly declared 5th November as the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.

    Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India is the third largest fish producing country, contributing 8 percent to the global fish production and ranks second in aquaculture production. In December 2017 the UN General Assembly in its annual resolution on sustainable fisheries proclaimed 5 June as the “International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.” In the same resolution the UN also declared 2022 as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture.

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