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    With reference to India’s first Aqua Tech Park

    inaugurated in Assam, consider the following statements: 1. The park, located in Sonapur near Guwahati, showcases modern fishery technologies like aquaponics, biofloc systems, and ornamental fish breeding. 2. It has been developed by Kolong Kopili NGO in collaboration with institutions such as NABARD and ICAR-CIFA. 3. Assam is India’s largest fish-producing state, surpassing Andhra Pradesh in total production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Statement 1 is correct: The Aqua Tech Park in Sonapur, Assam, demonstrates advanced fishery technologies such as aquaponics, biofloc systems, and ornamental fish breeding, making it a training hub for modern aquaculture. • Statement 2 is correct: The project was developed by the NGO Kolong Kopili, in collaboration with NABARD, ICAR, CIFA, and other partners, to promote sustainable fish farming practices. • Statement 3 is incorrect: Assam, despite its progress, is not India’s largest fish producer. Andhra Pradesh continues to hold that position. Assam is currently the 4th largest fish-producing state, with production doubling to 4.99 lakh metric tonnes between 2019 and 2024. Thus, the correct answer is 1 and 2 only.

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