Q. Which of the following best defines the term ‘Total Allowable Catch (TAC)’?
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[A] An amount fixed by the EPFO to the Union Government employees.

[B] An alien species that is allowed in a biodiversity.

[C] A regulatory limit on the total quantity of fish that can be harvested.

[D] Sample that can be collected from the Moon from a particular area.

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Total Allowable Catch (TAC) is a regulatory limit on the total quantity of fish that can be harvested from a specific water body or region. It is typically imposed by government agencies and international bodies with jurisdiction over fisheries or fish stocks in seas, oceans, lakes, and other water bodies.

Source: TH

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