Q.6
(A) . Clarias gariepinus is indigenous to India.
(8). Clarias gariepinus is an exotic species India
(C) . Clarias gariepinus is legally farmed in India.
(D) . Clarias gariepinus is also known as "Thai-magur’
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Status of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in India:
- Clarias gariepinus (African Sharptooth Catfish): Native to freshwater rivers and lakes of Africa and the Levant. It is an exotic invasive species in India, colloquially referred to in local markets as 'Thai-magur'.
- Statements Analysis:
- Indigenous to India: False (it is exotic).
- Exotic species in India: True.
- Legally farmed in India: False (its farming and propagation are strictly banned by the National Green Tribunal and Ministry due to severe predatory threats to native ichthyofauna).
- Also known as 'Thai-magur': True.
- Therefore, statements (B) and (D) are correct.
- Correct Option: Option 1 ((B) and (D) only).
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