DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Zoology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write a brief notes on the economic importance of marine
fishes.
2. Mention the indigenous and modern crafts used for
capture fisheries.
3. What are "value added fishery byproducts"? Give
examples.
4. Write a brief account on the feeding behaviour of fishes.
5. Define 'Aquaculture' and explain the types of
aquaculture.
6. Explain any two common finfish diseases and their
control.
7. Explain the physical and biochemical methods of
examination of freshness of fishes.
8. Add notes on the following fish processing methods:
Freezing canning smoking drying.
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SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the general classification of fishes.
10. With neat diagram, explain the morphometric and
meristic characters of fishes.
11. Write a detailed account on the aquafarm design and
construction.
12. Explain the culture techniques of artemia and rotifers.
13. Classify seaweeds and add notes on its economic
importance.
14. Describe the standards for quality control in fish
processing unit.
15. Explain in detail about the pearl oyster culture
technique.