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Fisheries — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 12 · Geography
Fisheries revision notes for ICSE Class 12 Geography: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Geography syllabus.
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1. Basic Classification of Fisheries
- Fish catch in India is of two types: marine fisheries and inland fisheries.
- Marine or sea fisheries include coastal, offshore, and deep sea fishing on the continental shelf up to a depth of 200 metres.
- Inland or fresh water fisheries come from rivers, lakes, canals, reservoirs, ponds, tanks, estuaries, delta channels, back-waters, lagoons, and coastal lakes.
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2. Fish Production in India
- India produces about 7 per cent of the world’s fish and ranks second among fish-producing nations.
- Fishing provides employment to over 14.5 million people.
- Fish production increased from 752 thousand tonnes in 1950-51 to 16.26 million tonnes in 2021-22.
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3. Marine Fisheries in India
- India has a coastline of over 7,517 km, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands.
- The continental shelf spreads over 3,11,680 sq. km. and is suitable for marine fisheries.
- About 75 per cent of marine fish landings are on the West coast and only 25 per cent on the East coast.
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4. Reasons for Low Marine Catch
- India has a tropical climate, so fish cannot be preserved for long without refrigeration or deep freezing.
- The Indian coast lacks many gulfs, bays, estuaries, and backwaters compared with countries like Norway.
- Marine fishing in India is seasonal because monsoon winds and tropical cyclones often disrupt operations.
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Marine or sea fisheries include coastalInland or fresh water fisheriesAndhra Pradesh is the largest fishingModern fishing uses four major methodsFishing industry is divided into pelagic
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Fisheries for ICSE Class 12 Geography?
Key topics in Fisheries include Basic Classification of Fisheries, Fish Production in India, Marine Fisheries in India, Reasons for Low Marine Catch. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Fisheries for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 70 practice questions on Fisheries. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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