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    Question

    Consider the following statements. 1) The Union

    Government has withdrawn permission for foreign trawlers for deep sea fishing in the exclusive economic zone of the country. 2) Deep Sea Trawling is the Industrial way of fishing in which large nets are carted across the seafloor to lift out the marine animals. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Union Government had in 2017 withdrawn permission given for foreign trawlers for deep sea fishing in the exclusive economic zone of the country. The EEZ of the country extends up to 370 km from the coastline. The Deep Sea Trawling can be defined as the Industrial way or method fishing in which large nets with heavy weight are carted across the seafloor to lift out the catch marine animals such as fishes, shrimp, cod etc. It is considered as the most prominent method of fishing which is a practice across the world at large scale.  

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