M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
Zoology
Core XIV — FISHERY BIOLOGY AND AQUACULTURE
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define the fishery by-products.
2. Write the use of fishing gear.
3. Write the difference between in-situ and ex-situ
conservation.
4. Define the endangered species.
5. Mention the cage system.
6. What are the cultivable fishes?
7. Write notes on hatchery and its importance.
8. Define the bio-security.
9. Define SPF and HACCP.
10. What is the difference between open and closed culture
system?
Sub. Code
509303
RW-863
2
Ws5
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Write short notes on migration in fishes.
Or
Discuss about the indigenous and modern craft.
12. Write a detailed note on food safety.
Or
Explain the post harvesting technology.
13. Discuss about the status of aquaculture in the
world.
Or
Write about pen structure and construction.
14. Describe the role of water quality and disease
management in cultivable species.
Or
Write about GMP system in hatchery.
15. Discuss about the intensive culture system.
Or
Write notes on organic farming.
RW-863
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Ws5
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
Each question carries equal marks.
16. Write an essay on morphometric and meristic characters
of fishes.
17. Explain in detail about the recent concepts in fisheries
management.
18. Discuss the various culture system of cultivable
organism.
19. Write a detail account on live feed production.
20. Describe in detail about water quality and disease
management in marine cultivable species.
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