DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Zoology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are the capture fishery resources in India?
2. What are the reproductive hormones? Explain their
importance in fish reproduction.
3. Give an account on feeding behaviour of fishes.
4. Explain the importance of live feed organisms in
aquaculture.
5. Comment on Food Conversion Ratio (FCR).
6. Write a note on the economic importance of mariculture.
7. Explain the importance of induced breeding in fish.
8. Explain briefly about freezing methods.
Sub. Code
251
DE-4174
2
Sp 6
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Describe in detail general classification of fishes.
10. Write an account on fish by products and their economic
value.
11. Management of fish pond is important for aquaculture
Discuss.
12. Give an account on integrated fish farming and its
importance.
13. Explain the suitable areas for commercial sea weed
culture along the coast of India.
14. Write an account on the parasitic diseases of fishes and
shellfishes and their prophylactic control measures.
15. Write an essay on the prospects and problems of
aquaculture in India.