With reference to Cage aquaculture, consider the following statements: Only fishes are grown in this process. This type of aqua culture reduces water pollution as well as eutrophication. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to Cage aquaculture, consider the following statements:
1. Only fishes are grown in this process.
2. This type of aqua culture reduces water pollution as well as eutrophication.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct: Cage aquaculture involves the growing of fishes in existing water resources while being enclosed in a net cage which allows free flow of water.

Statement 2 is incorrect: In cage aquaculture, accumulation of unused feed and excreta will lead to water pollution as well as eutrophication.

Source: PIB

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