Exam Details

Subject Basics of Aquaculture
Paper
Exam / Course Diploma in Aquaculture (DAQ)
Department School of Sciences (SOS)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2015
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. Describe the various factors that govern aquaculture development.

What are the changes required for realising the full potential of aquaculture?

Describe the various culture practices adopted for aquafarming.

What are the properties of water that make it an ideal medium for aquaculture?

Distinguish between lotic and lentic environments and explain which environment is most suitable for aquaculture.

4. Describe three fin fishes and two seaweeds for marine aquaculture.

Describe the major riverine systems of India.

5. Describe the various steps involved in preparing a pond for aquaculture.

6. What are the different fish byproducts

7. Discuss the possible impact of aquaculture on environment. How can it be assessed before executing an aqua-project?

8. Write short notes on any four of the following:

Chilling and superchilling of fish

Pen and cage aquaculture

Benthic fauna

Freshwater prawns

Aquaranching

Non-conventional methods of aquaculture


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  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS)
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Subjects

  • Basics of Aquaculture
  • Costal Aquaculture
  • Fresh Water Aquaculture