AQUACULTURE EXPERT – CATEGORY NO 107/14 – FISHERIES DEPARTMENT

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 38/2017/OL
Category Code: 107/2014
Exam: Aquaculture Expert
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 10-05-2017
Department Fisheris
Alphacode A
Question1:-Father of modern Tripura
A:-Kashi Chandra
B:-Kirit Pradyot Deb Barman
C:-Ishan Chandra
D:-Bir Bikram Kishore
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question2:-Father of Indian Budget
A:-Lord Rippon
B:-P.C. Mahalanobis
C:-Jawaharlal Nehru
D:-Nandalal Bose
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-National flower of Pakistan
A:-Rose
B:-Lotus
C:-Dalia
D:-Jasmine
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-The first President of Congress Socialist party
A:-Acharya Narendra Dev
B:-Sundarayya
C:-P. Ramamoorthi
D:-Jayaprakash Narayanan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-The first Indian woman president of Indian National Congress
A:-Annie Besant
B:-Indira Gandhi
C:-Sarojini Naidu
D:-Nellisen Guptha
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-‘English Channel’ of India
A:-Periyar
B:-Mayyazhipuzha
C:-Pamba
D:-Bharathapuzha
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-Asian country through which Equitorial line passes
A:-Russia
B:-India
C:-China
D:-Indonesia
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-The first chairman of Cochin Port trust
A:-Nandadevi
B:-M.K. Niyasi
C:-P.R. Subramanian
D:-Robert Bristo
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-Who is known as ‘Bihar Gandhi’?
A:-Rajendra Prasad
B:-Gaferkhan
C:-Gandhiji
D:-M.M. Malavya
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-The first Five Year Plan gave highest priority to
A:-Industry
B:-Agriculture
C:-Science
D:-Transport and communication
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-Who was the leader of Savarnajatha organized in connection with Vaikom Satyagraha?
A:-Mannathu Padmanabhan
B:-Kumaranasan
C:-Dr. Palpu
D:-G.K. Pillai
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-Who founded the ‘Aryasamajam’?
A:-Velukutty Arayan
B:-Anandatheertha
C:-Agamanandha Swamikal
D:-Pandit Karuppan
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-Ayyankali formed Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham in
A:-1907
B:-1904
C:-1909
D:-1905
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-The first Catholic Sanskrit School was set up in 1846 under the leadership of
A:-St. Augustine
B:-Father Vadakkan
C:-Father John Joseph
D:-Kuriakose Elias Chavara
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-Sree Narayana Guru conducted Siva Consecration in 1888 at
A:-Aruvippuram
B:-Vechoor
C:-Murukkumpuzha
D:-Karamukku
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-‘Twenty love poems and a Song of Despair’ written by
A:-Gabrial Garcia Marquez
B:-Pablo Neruda
C:-Betrend Russel
D:-Garcia Lorca
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-Head Quarters of World Tourism Organisation
A:-Rio
B:-Paris
C:-Madrid
D:-London
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-Who inaugurated the Rio Olympics of 2016?
A:-Michel Temer
B:-Dilma Roussef
C:-Vanderley Cordiro Delima
D:-Virgeenia Thashar
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-Who won the Padmaprabha award in 2016?
A:-C. Radhakrishnan
B:-Chandramathi
C:-M.T. Vasudevan Nair
D:-V. Madhusudhanan Nair
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-The biggest film festival in the world
A:-Sydney Film Festival
B:-Punjab Film Festival
C:-Cannes Film Festival
D:-Goa Film Festival
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-Dopamine antagonist available in ovatide is
A:-Pimozide
B:-Domperidone
C:-Tamoxifen
D:-Acetyl CoA
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-Crustacean parasites in aquaculture ponds are controlled using
A:-`”CuSO_4″`
B:-Malathion
C:-Malachite Green
D:-DMSO
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-Chelating agents used in shrimp hatchery is
A:-Sodium thiosuphate
B:-Oxytetracyclin
C:-Zeolite
D:-EDTA
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-The most widely used cryoprotectant in fish gamete preservation is
A:-Methanol
B:-Acetic acid
C:-DMSO
D:-Glycerine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-The teleost fish has the following class of immunoglobin
A:-IgE
B:-IgM
C:-IgA
D:-IgG
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-An example of Anchor worm is
A:-Argulus
B:-Lernia
C:-Gammaria
D:-Cymathoa
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-Cotton wool disease in fish is caused by
A:-Saprolegnia sp.
B:-Branchiomyces sp.
C:-Achlya sp.
D:-Exophila sp.
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-Red tail disease in shrimp is caused by
A:-MBV
B:-TSV
C:-WSSV
D:-IHHNV
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-Sodium amytal is a
A:-Antibiotic
B:-Antibacterial agent
C:-Anesthetic drug
D:-Larvicidal drug
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-Gonodotropic hormone with low carbohydrate content induces
A:-Maturation and ovulation
B:-Vitellogenesis
C:-Spawning
D:-Hatching ratio
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-Deficiency of a vitamin in the diet results in the deformed quality of eggs with low hatchability
A:-Vitamin C
B:-Vitamin B12
C:-Vitamin D
D:-Vitamin A
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-Which live feed is usually needed to be enriched for nutritional quality before administration?
A:-Diatoms
B:-Artemia nauplii
C:-Rotifers
D:-Copepods
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-What is an important concept in ecosystem based management of aquaculture production systems?
A:-Stocking density
B:-Relative growth
C:-Carrying capacity
D:-Feed management
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector in the world with an average growth rate of __________
annually.
A:-4.2%
B:-2.5%
C:-6.9%
D:-5.5%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-Which organisms dominates the global mariculture production by almost 60% percentage of total production?
A:-Arthropods
B:-Finfishes
C:-Molluscs
D:-Echinoderms
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-The artificial substrates used to collect the spat settled in the bivalve hatchery for transferred into open water
culture
A:-Longlines
B:-Cultch
C:-Chaplets
D:-Bufonts
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-Which are mainly used as sentinel organisms for monitoring the contaminants in the marine environment?
A:-Sea cucumbers
B:-Polychaetes
C:-Mussels
D:-Sea weeds
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-Usually bivalves molluscs shows ______ hermaphroditism type of reproduction.
A:-Protogynous
B:-Protandrous
C:-Androgynous
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-An rapid reproductive maturation in shrimps can be achieved by adopting a technique is called as
A:-Hormone injection
B:-Eye stalk abalation
C:-Heat shock method
D:-Wet feed administration
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-The use of a combination of GnRF analogue and a dopamine antagonist to induce ovulation and spawning of
fishes is known as
A:-Linpe metod
B:-Hypophysation
C:-Gulland technique
D:-Walne method
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Through eye stalk abalation, we are effectively remove the source of hormone and other compounds that
control of _________.
A:-Ecdysis
B:-Vitalogenesis
C:-Spawning
D:-Embryogenesis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-Open thelycum shrimp must ________ before each spwaning.
A:-Mate
B:-Moult
C:-Mature
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-Copulation in the decapod crustaceans typically involves between male and ________.
A:-Maturated female
B:-Moulted female
C:-Berried female
D:-Morbid female
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-Artemia will produce cyst through ________ reproduction.
A:-Ovipary
B:-Ovovivipary
C:-Vivipary
D:-Altricial development
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-Brooder fishes are usually marked by __________ for identification and management in captivity.
A:-Pit tag
B:-Staining
C:-Opercular rings
D:-Peterson disc
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-Which is the technique is used to determine the ovarian developments in the broodstock fish?
A:-Catheter
B:-Cannulation
C:-Stripping
D:-Ova diameter study
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-_________ is the first feeding larva in the life cycle of shrimp in larval development.
A:-Nauplii
B:-Mysis
C:-Protozoa
D:-Zoea
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-The cultivable fish well known for its parental care behaviour
A:-Sea bass
B:-Pearl spot
C:-Pompano
D:-Pangassius
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-The slope of the periphery bunds is worked out by using _________ formula during the pond construction.
A:-Mannings
B:-Gulland
C:-Benwton
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-Which is the ideal fish to culture using biofloc technology?
A:-Sea bass
B:-Tilapia
C:-Mullet
D:-Etroplus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-Simazine is used for controlling
A:-Blue green algae
B:-Fish lice
C:-Fungi
D:-Virus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Acidosis is caused due to
A:-Decrease of calcium salts
B:-Increase in chlorine content
C:-Increase iron content in water
D:-Decrease in sulfate content
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-The use of hormone injection for induced breeding of fishes started in
A:-Brazil
B:-India
C:-Russia
D:-China
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-To eradicate the submerged weeds, weedicide used is
A:-2,4-D
B:-Zeolite
C:-Formalin
D:-Malathion
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-All male production of guppies can be obtained using
A:-MS222
B:-Estrogen
C:-17 `alpha` MT
D:-HCG
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-Ideal slope of pond is
A:-2 :1
B:-1 : 1
C:-1 : 2
D:-1 : 5
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-In fish breeding 2-phenoxyethanol is used as
A:-Antiseptic
B:-Anaesthetic
C:-Antibiotic
D:-Analogue hormone
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-Ranchu is a variety of
A:-Koi carp
B:-Goldfish
C:-Tetra
D:-Guppy
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-Which equipment is used in reducing the organic/biological load in reef aquaria?
A:-Powerhead
B:-Canister Filter
C:-Wave maker
D:-Protein skimmer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-Which parasite was reported to cause mass mortality in Poecilia reticulata and is known as guppy killer disease?
A:-Lernaea
B:-Tetrahymena
C:-Argulus
D:-Ichthyophthirius
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-Scientific name of Neon tetra
A:-Scleropages formosus
B:-Pterophyllum scalare
C:-Poecillia reticulate
D:-Paracheirodon innesi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Gonopodium is the modified ______ fin of male swordtail, Xiphophorus helleri.
A:-Caudal fin
B:-Pectoral fin
C:-Anal fin
D:-Pelvic fin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-The Thelycum of female shrimp is a modification of the
A:-Sternal plate
B:-Exopodite
C:-Endopodite
D:-Pleura
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-In India, the blacklip pearl oysters is endemic to
A:-Lakshadweep Islands
B:-East coast
C:-West coast
D:-Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-The last stage of larva during the development stage of rock lobsters is
A:-Glochidium
B:-Pediveliger
C:-Plerulus
D:-Brachionus
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-The ratio of dry meat weight to volume shell cavity is known as
A:-Gastro Somatic Index
B:-Body Mass Index
C:-Capacity Index
D:-Condition Index
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-The first shrimp species successfully bred in captivity is
A:-P. japonicas
B:-P. merguiensis
C:-P. semisulcatus
D:-P. Monodon
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-A modern shrimp hatchery is considered as __________ type hatchery system.
A:-IMTA
B:-Japanese system
C:-Galveston system
D:-Eco hatchery
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-The genital opening in male shrimp is situated at the base which pereopod
A:-Second
B:-Third
C:-Fourth
D:-Fifth
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-The prime shrimp hatchery technology in India is developed for
A:-F. indicus
B:-P. semisulcatus
C:-L. vannamei
D:-P. Monodon
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-In India Clarius batrachus is commonly known as
A:-Stinging catfish
B:-Magur
C:-Snakehead
D:-Murrel
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-Valvet disease is caused by
A:-Bacteria
B:-Virus
C:-Fungi
D:-Protozoa
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-‘Freeboard’ is the term used with reference to the construction of
A:-Dike
B:-Spillway
C:-Sluice
D:-Bund
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-Which is called the mother of probiotics?
A:-Nitrosomonas
B:-Lactobacillus
C:-Nitrobacter
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-Scoliosis and Lordosis disease is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin
A:-A
B:-B
C:-C
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Gynogenesis occurs naturally in some fishes belonging to the family
A:-Poecilidae
B:-Cichlidae
C:-Cyprinidae
D:-Bagridae
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-Induced breeding and seed production technology for sea bass was first developed by
A:-CMFRI
B:-RGCA
C:-CIBA
D:-CIFRI
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-Koi carp is developed from common carp by
A:-Transgenesis
B:-Selective breeding
C:-Gynogenesis
D:-Mutation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Fishes which deposit eggs on sand are called
A:-Lithophils
B:-Psammophils
C:-Phytophils
D:-Speleophils
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-P. Monodon attains first maturity in
A:-8 month
B:-10-12 months
C:-6 months
D:-13-15 months
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-In fish feeds what is added to enhance colouration
A:-Cellulose
B:-CMC
C:-Carotenoids
D:-Gelatin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-Random sampling means
A:-Providing equal chance to all the individuals to be sampled
B:-Sampling from prefixed stations
C:-Sampling from randomly selected stations
D:-Sampling assuming equal distribution of samples in the population
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-Comparison of means of five different treatments can be achieved by
A:-t-test
B:-Chi-square test
C:-Correlation analysis
D:-F-test
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-Freshwater Prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii is ___________.
A:-Herbivorous
B:-Carnivorous
C:-Omnivorous
D:-Detritivorous
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-Commercial level captive breeding and larval rearing of mud crabs is carried out by ________.
A:-CMFRI
B:-CIFRI
C:-RGCA
D:-College of Fisheries – Mangalore
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-Active compound present in Mahua oil cake to kill fishes is __________.
A:-Niclosamide
B:-MS222
C:-Rotenone
D:-Saponin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-Which among the following is used during pond preparation to control obnoxious gas?
A:-Calcium carbonate
B:-Alum
C:-Zeolite
D:-Mahua
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-Shrimp introduced recently in Indian aquaculture
A:-Litopenaeus vannamei
B:-Penaeus japonicus
C:-Penaeus merguiensis
D:-Penaeus monodon
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-Mahima shrimp feed is developed by _________.
A:-CMFRI
B:-CIFT
C:-Kerala State Fisheries Department
D:-MPEDA
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-Monogamy is seen in
A:-Angel fish
B:-Guppies
C:-Koi carps
D:-Goldfish
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-Highest carotenoid content was observed in
A:-Chlorella
B:-Haematococcus
C:-Isochrysis
D:-Spirulina
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-Green fluorescent zebra Danio reiro is produced by
A:-Androgenesis
B:-Gynogenesis
C:-Transgenesis
D:-Chemical treatment
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-Ammonia concentration is toxic to fish beyond
A:-0.05 mg/L
B:-0.5 mg/L
C:-0.75 mg/L
D:-10 mg/L
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-The factor that controls productivity in aquaculture pond is
A:-Colloidal content of soil
B:-Acidic bottom of the pond
C:-Calcium content of bottom soil
D:-Cellulose mud of the pond
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-Breeding Traps are generally used for
A:-Anabantids
B:-Danios
C:-Live bearers
D:-Gold Fish
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-Moist feed are suitable for
A:-Lobsters
B:-Tiger Shrimp
C:-Freshwater Prawns
D:-Sea bass
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-Soil having equal proportion of sand silt and clay is called
A:-Sandy soil
B:-Clay soil
C:-Peaty soil
D:-Loamy soil
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-Which aqua farming techniques is most appropriate to utilize the autochthonous potentialities of bheels?
A:-Pig cum fish culture
B:-Cage culture
C:-Duck cum fish culture
D:-Pen culture
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-Pond sealing may be accomplished by the following method
A:-Soil compaction
B:-Water proof lining
C:-Bentonite application
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-Natural antioxidant used in the aquafeed is
A:-BHA
B:-BHT
C:-Ethoxyquin
D:-Tocopherol
Correct Answer:- Option-D