UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Fish production has increased to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25 from 95.79 lakh tonnes fish production in FY 2013-14 increasing a significant 106%.
Q1. In the official reporting of India's fish production, the segment identified as the principal driver of the near-doubling between FY 2013-14 and FY 2024-25 — 'inland fisheries and aquaculture' — is best defined as fish produced from:
- A. Freshwater and brackish-water sources on land, such as ponds, tanks, reservoirs and aquaculture farms
- B. Marine capture within India's territorial waters up to 12 nautical miles
- C. Deep-sea capture in the Exclusive Economic Zone beyond 200 nautical miles
- D. Ornamental and aquarium species reared exclusively for the export market
Q2. What was India's total fish production in FY 2024-25, as reported by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying?
- A. 95.79 lakh tonnes
- B. 151.60 lakh tonnes
- C. 197.75 lakh tonnes
- D. 220.00 lakh tonnes
Q3. With respect to India's global standing in the fisheries sector, consider the following statements:
1. India is the second-largest fish producer in the world.
2. India is the second-largest producer in aquaculture.
3. India is among the largest producers and exporters of shrimp.
4. India is the single largest producer in capture fisheries in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
- India is the second-largest fish producer in the world.
- India is the second-largest producer in aquaculture.
- India is among the largest producers and exporters of shrimp.
- India is the single largest producer in capture fisheries in the world.
- A. 1 and 2
- B. 2 and 3
- C. 4 only
- D. 3 and 4
Q4. India's standing as one of the world's leading shrimp exporters is promoted and regulated for export quality primarily under the authority of which statutory body?
- A. Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
- B. National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)
- C. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
- D. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Q5. The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), headquartered at Hyderabad, is best described as:
- A. The apex/nodal body for coordinated and integrated development of fisheries and implementation of fisheries schemes
- B. The statutory regulator that certifies quality standards for seafood meant for export
- C. An ICAR research institute dedicated to freshwater aquaculture science
- D. The export promotion council for marine products under the Ministry of Commerce
Q6. Consider the following pairings relating to the administrative structure of India's fisheries sector:
1. Department of Fisheries — carved out as a separate department in February 2019.
2. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying — created in June 2019.
3. National Fisheries Development Board — headquartered at Hyderabad.
4. Department of Fisheries — functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
Which of the pairings given above is/are NOT correctly matched?
- Department of Fisheries — carved out as a separate department in February 2019.
- Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying — created in June 2019.
- National Fisheries Development Board — headquartered at Hyderabad.
- Department of Fisheries — functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
- A. 1 and 2
- B. 3 only
- C. 4 only
- D. 2 and 4
Q7. The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is most accurately described as:
- A. An umbrella scheme comprising a Central Sector Scheme and a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for sustainable development of the fisheries sector
- B. A fully central-sector interest-subvention fund for creating fisheries and aquaculture infrastructure
- C. A Central Sector sub-scheme aimed solely at formalising informal small fish workers
- D. A credit-linked interest-subsidy programme extending Kisan Credit Cards to fishers
Q8. Which of the following is described as the single largest-ever investment scheme dedicated to the fisheries sector in India?
- A. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (₹20,050 crore)
- B. Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (₹7,522.48 crore)
- C. Blue Revolution / Neel Kranti Mission (₹3,000 crore)
- D. PM Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (₹6,000 crore)
Q9. With reference to the restructured Blue Revolution (Neel Kranti Mission) scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It was approved in December 2015.
2. It was implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for integrated development and management of fisheries.
3. It had a total central outlay of ₹3,000 crore for a period of five years.
4. It was launched to replace the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- It was approved in December 2015.
- It was implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for integrated development and management of fisheries.
- It had a total central outlay of ₹3,000 crore for a period of five years.
- It was launched to replace the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 1, 2 and 3
- C. 3 and 4 only
- D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q10. Consider the following statements regarding fisheries-sector financing instruments:
1. The Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) was created during 2018-19 with a fund size of ₹7,522.48 crore.
2. Under FIDF, the Government provides interest subvention up to 3% per annum.
3. PM Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) is a Central Sector sub-scheme under PMMSY with an outlay of over ₹6,000 crore.
4. PM-MKSSY is a crop-insurance scheme administered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correctly identified?
- The Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) was created during 2018-19 with a fund size of ₹7,522.48 crore.
- Under FIDF, the Government provides interest subvention up to 3% per annum.
- PM Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) is a Central Sector sub-scheme under PMMSY with an outlay of over ₹6,000 crore.
- PM-MKSSY is a crop-insurance scheme administered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
- A. 1 and 3 only
- B. 2 and 4 only
- C. 1, 2 and 3
- D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q11. With reference to the fisheries-related announcements in the Union Budget 2026-27, consider the following statements:
1. PMMSY was allocated ₹2,500 crore.
2. Integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars was proposed to strengthen the coastal fisheries value chain.
3. Fish catch by any Indian vessel in the Exclusive Economic Zone or high seas was made free of duty.
4. The Budget provided the lowest-ever total budgetary support to the fisheries sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
- PMMSY was allocated ₹2,500 crore.
- Integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars was proposed to strengthen the coastal fisheries value chain.
- Fish catch by any Indian vessel in the Exclusive Economic Zone or high seas was made free of duty.
- The Budget provided the lowest-ever total budgetary support to the fisheries sector.
- A. 1 and 2
- B. 2 and 3
- C. 4 only
- D. 3 and 4
Q12. According to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, approximately how many direct and indirect employment opportunities have fisheries-sector schemes generated since 2014-15?
- A. 40 lakh
- B. 74.66 lakh
- C. 2.8 crore
- D. 3 crore