Global & Indian Marine Capture Fisheries: EEZ Potential, Continental Shelf Resources, Pelagic & Demersal Finfish/Shellfish Stocks - Fisheries Technology & Engineering | Agrigyan

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Fishing Technology and Engineering- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.22)

Match the Following +4 −1

Match List-I with List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List - I सूची - I Fisheries Sector List-I (Fisheries Sector		List - II सूची - II Candidate Species List-II (Candidate Species
A	Mariculture Mariculture	I	Labeo rohita Labeo rohita
B	Marine fisheries Marine fisheries	II	Tor putitora Tor putitora
C	Cold-water Cold-water	III	Sardinella longiceps Sardinella longiceps
D	Freshwater Freshwater	IV	Trachinotus blochii Trachinotus blochii

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

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Fishing Technology and Engineering- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.23)

MCQ (Single Correct) +4 −1

Which among the following is correct about the marine fish stock status 2022 in India?

>90% healthy stocks 70.1% healthy stocks <50% healthy stocks <25% healthy stocks

Aquaculture Engineering

4 Topics

Aquaculture Farm Surveying & Earthen Pond Engineering: Site Selection, Contour Topography, Ideal Soils (Clay Loam), Dyke Design, Berms & Sluice Gates Water Supply, Pumping & Hydraulic Structures: Tidal Feeder Canals, Monks, Weirs, Head Losses & Air-Lift Pumping Systems Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) & Filtration Engineering: Mechanical Drums, Biological Filters (Bio-Drum), Nitrification Kinetics & Water Exchange Open Water Cage Culture & Mooring Engineering: Circular/Rectangular Cages, Mooring Lines, Anchors, Grid Subsystems & Net Antifouling

Fish Biochemistry

4 Topics

Fish Muscle Proteins & Structural Biochemistry: Sarcoplasmic, Myofibrillar (Actomyosin), Stroma (Collagen) & Connective Mucopolysaccharides Marine Lipids, PUFAs & Antioxidant Mechanisms: Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA, DHA), Lipid Peroxidation, Prostaglandin Synthesis & Astaxanthin Non-Protein Nitrogen (NPN) & Biogenic Amines: Trimethylamine Oxide (TMAO), Urea, Free Amino Acids, Betaines, Octopine & Histamine/Cadaverine Post-Mortem Rigor Mortis, Autolysis & Spoilage Enzymes: Glycolysis, ATP Breakdown, Cathepsins, Calpains, Bleeding & Enzymatic Hydrolysis

Fish Biology and Stock Assessment

6 Topics

Ecosystem Modeling, Remote Sensing & Marine GIS: ECOPATH with ECOSIM, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ), Ocean Colour Sensors & Acoustic Biomass Ichthyotaxonomy, Morphometrics & Anatomy: Finfish Classification, Meristic Characters, Larval Metamorphosis & Age Estimation via Otoliths Trophodynamics & Feeding Ecology: Alimentary Canal Adaptations, Index of Relative Importance, Levins Niche Breadth Index & Trophic Levels Reproductive Biology, Hermaphroditism & Maturation: Fecundity, Gonadosomatic Index, Protogyny, Diandry, Spawning Histology & Gynogenesis Fish Growth, von Bertalanffy Model & Mortality: Length-Weight Relationship, Isometric/Allometric Growth, Total (Z), Natural (M) & Fishing (F) Mortality Stock Assessment Models & Maximum Sustainable Yield: Surplus Production Models (Schaefer, Fox), Analytical Models, Linearized Catch Curve & MSY/MEY

Fish Curing, Value Addition and By-Products

4 Topics

Surimi Technology & Texturized Seafood Products: Water Leaching, Cryoprotectants (Sugar, Sorbitol, Polyphosphates), Heat-Induced Gelation & Kamaboko Salting, Drying & Water Activity Principles: Moisture Sorption Isotherms, Equilibrium Relative Humidity (ERH), Halophilic Bacteria & Salt Curing Methods Fish Smoking & Carcinogenic Compounds: Hot vs Cold Smoking, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH / Benzopyrene), Smoke Generation & Preservative Phenols Marine Bio-Polymers, Chitin, Chitosan & Squalene: Demineralization, Deproteinization, Deacetylation, Shark Liver Oil Squalene & Pearl Essence (Guanine)

Fisheries Livelihood

3 Topics

Gender Roles, Women in Fisheries & Welfare Schemes: Division of Labour, CEDAW, Gender Development Index (GDI), PMMSY & Microfinance Collectives Fisher Community Livelihood Assets & Vulnerability: Sustainable Livelihood Approach (Human, Natural, Financial, Social, Physical Capitals) & Disaster Risk Fisheries Extension, Institutions & Blue Economy: Extension Approaches, NFDB, Blue Revolution Initiatives, Primary Fisheries Co-operatives & Blockchain

Fisheries Management and Responsible Fisheries

3 Topics

Selective & Eco-Friendly Fishing Gears: Bycatch Reduction Devices (BRD), Turtle Excluder Devices (TED), Square Mesh Codends & Selectivity Curves Fisheries Legislation, Treaties & Maritime Law: Territorial Waters, UNCLOS, High Seas Treaty, Indian Fisheries Act & Maritime Zones Act Input, Output & Technical Management Controls: Mesh Size Regulations, Closed Fishing Seasons (Bans), Marine Fishing Regulation Acts & MSC

Fisheries Resources

3 Topics

Inland & Estuarine Fisheries Resources: Major Riverine Systems (Ganga, Brahmaputra), Coldwater Fisheries, Reservoir Fisheries & Estuaries Aquatic Biodiversity, Endangered Species & Conservation: IUCN Red List, CITES, Marine Protected Areas, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere & Exotic Species Global & Indian Marine Capture Fisheries: EEZ Potential, Continental Shelf Resources, Pelagic & Demersal Finfish/Shellfish Stocks Active

Fishing Harbour and Fleet Management

5 Topics

Marine Navigation, Electronic Instruments & Safety: Seamanship, SOLAS 1974, Port/Starboard Rules, GPS Signals, Sonar/Echo Sounders & Radar Fishing Boat Architecture & Hull Geometry: Lines Plan Lofting, Hull Forms (Flat, V-Bottom, Round Bilge), Wave Resistance & Bulbous Bow Vessel Hydrostatics, Capacity & Stability: Displacement, Deadweight, Gross/Net Tonnage, Midship Section, Waterlines & Metacentric Height Marine Propulsion Systems, Propellers & Steering: Inboard/Outboard Marine Engines, Propeller Pitch, Slip, Cavitation, Rudder & Maneuvering Fishing Harbour Engineering & Yard Operations: Harbour Layout, Breakwaters, Jetties, Slipways, Dry Docks, Marine Borers & Cathodic Protection

Fishing Technology

6 Topics

Active & Surrounding Fishing Gears: Trawls, Suberkrub Otter Boards, Beach Seines (Kambavalai), Purse Seines & Lampara Nets Fishing Gear Design, Lofting & Calculations: Hanging Coefficients (E1, E2), Twine to Mesh Ratio (d/a), Net Scale Drawings & Cutting Rates Bycatch Reduction Devices & Gear Selectivity: Nordmore Grids, Turtle Excluder Devices (TED), Square Mesh Codends & Flume Tank Testing Fish Behaviour, Trolling & Hydrodynamic Devices: Burst Swimming Speed, Hydrofoil Depressors, Artificial Baits & Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) Fishing Gear Materials & Twine Properties: Natural vs Synthetic Fibers, Twine Construction (S/Z Twist), Breaking Strength & Netting Nomenclature Passive & Selective Fishing Gears: Gillnets, Entangling Nets, Hook and Line / Longline Mechanics, Traps & Pots

Low and High Temperature Preservation

2 Topics

Freezing Engineering & Cryoprotection: Air Blast Freezing, Plate Freezing, Individual Quick Freezing (IQF), Cryogenic Freezing, Glazing & Freeze Denaturation Thermal Processing & Commercial Sterilization: Canning Operations (Exhausting, Double Seaming Overlap), Thermal Death Kinetics (D, Z, F Values) & Retort Processing

Microbiological and Quality Aspects of Fish and Fishery Products

2 Topics

Chemical Additives, Contaminants & Residues: Sorbic Acid, Benzoates, Polyphosphates, Sulfites, Heavy Metals (Mercury, Lead, Cadmium) & Antibiotic Residues International Quality Standards, HACCP & Export Regulations: Seven HACCP Principles, Codex Alimentarius, ISO 22000, FSSA 2006, MPEDA ELISA & Traceability

Refrigeration, Electrical & Equipment Engineering

4 Topics

Marine Refrigeration Cycles & Heat Load Engineering: Vapor Compression Cycle, Compressors, Condensers, Heat Load Calculations & Safety Protocols Marine Electrical Systems & Power Distribution: Step-Up/Step-Down Transformers, Three-Phase AC Systems, DC Motors & Switchboards Seafood Freezing Equipment & Thermodynamic Machinery: Air Blast Freezers, Contact Plate Freezers, Cryogenic Tunnel Freezers & Freeze Dryers Thermal Dehydration & Food Processing Machinery: Mechanical Tunnel Dryers, Dehydrators, Packing Machines & Equipment Preventative Maintenance

General Agriculture

6 Topics

Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production Agricultural Entomology, Nematology & Crop Protection Soil Science, Plant Nutrition & Reclamation Cell Biology, Plant Physiology & Biochemistry Agricultural Meteorology & Climate Science Crop Genetics, Plant Breeding & IPR

Fishing Technology and Engineering- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024

120 Questions Bilingual

RPSC Agriculture Exams

4 Exams

Assistant Agriculture Officer Agriculture Officer RPSC Agriculture Research Officer RPSC AARO

RSSB Agriculture Exams

1 Exam

RSSB Agriculture Supervisor

National & PG Entrances

4 Exams

ICAR AIEEA PG CUET UG Rajasthan Agriculture Pre-PG ICAR JRF/SRF

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