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Fisheries

ICSE · Class 12 · Geography

Complete topic list for Fisheries in ICSE Class 12 Geography. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Fisheries in India

Types of fish catchFish production in IndiaMarine fisheriesInland fisheriesDistribution of fish productionFishing methodsTypes of fishing industryFishing grounds

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What are the important topics in Fisheries for ICSE Class 12 Geography?
Fisheries covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Fisheries — ICSE Class 12 Geography?
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