LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT FISHERIES FISHING CRAFT AND GEAR TECHNOLOGY -VHSE

FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 54/2017/OL
Category Code: 134/2014
Exam: Laboratory Technical Assistant Fisheries (Fishing
Craft and Gear Technology)
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 06-07-2017
Department Vocational Higher Secondary Education
Alphacode A
Question1:-Who established the All India Village Industries Association for village uplift ?
A:-Jayaprakash Narayan
B:-Jawaharlal Nehru
C:-M.M. Malavya
D:-Mahatma Gadhi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question2:-Who is called the ‘Patriot Saint of India’
A:-Sister Nivedita
B:-Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
C:-Vivekananda
D:-Aurobindo
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-Who introduced the Salient Valley to the world ?
A:-Robert Wright
B:-Steve Green
C:-Edward Wright
D:-Rom Vittakker
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-Olipuzha is the tributary of the river
A:-Chandragiripuzha
B:-Chalakudipuzha
C:-Ramapurampuzha
D:-Katalundipuzha
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-The first to offer Individual Satyagraha in connection with Indian Freedom struggle
A:-Vinoba Bhave
B:-Motilal Nehru
C:-B.R. Ambedkar
D:-Sardar Vallabhai Patel
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-Which one of the following is not a single element mineral ?
A:-Silver
B:-Mica
C:-Gold
D:-Copper
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-__________ is the scientific study of how rocks are made and what they are made of
A:-Perihelion
B:-Pedology
C:-Perigee
D:-Petrology
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-Who coined the term ‘Non Congressism’
A:-K.Kamaraj
B:-Ram Manohar Lohya
C:-C.N. Annadurai
D:-Athulya Khosh
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-The Gadgil Strategy is related to __________ Five year plan.
A:-Sixth
B:-Third
C:-Fifth
D:-Fourth
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-Who introduced the concept of ‘Human Development’ ?
A:-Amartya Sen
B:-Dr. Mahabub-ul-Haq
C:-Ratzel
D:-Samuelson
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-Kuriakose Elias Chavara spent his last days at
A:-Koonammavu
B:-kainakari
C:-Mannanam
D:-Thrissur
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-‘Adhibhasha’ is the work of
A:-K.C. Narayaniamma
B:-Arya Pallam
C:-Chattampi Swamikal
D:-Parvathi Nenmenimangalam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-Patyam is the birth place of
A:-Bodhananda Swamikal
B:-Vagbhadanandan
C:-Sivayogi
D:-Vaikundaswamikal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-Aanandayogui was the brother of
A:-Pandit Karuppan
B:-Aanandatheerdha
C:-Agamananda Swami
D:-Subhanandaguru
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Ayyankali died in
A:-1938
B:-1914
C:-1941
D:-1950
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-The present UN Deputy Secretary General
A:-Mark Malloch
B:-Louise Frechette
C:-Asha-Rose-Migiro
D:-Amina Mohammed
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-Author of the book ‘Voyage of the Beagle’
A:-Charles Darwin
B:-Russel Wallace
C:-Charles Dickens
D:-Charles Lyell
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-_________ is the scientific study of Alga
A:-Mycology
B:-Dendrology
C:-Phycology
D:-Agrostology
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-Old man of Thailand
A:-Sayam
B:-Sansibar
C:-South Rhodasia
D:-North Rhodasia
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-Director of the film ‘Moonlight’
A:-Alex Edlin
B:-Mahershala Ali
C:-Barry Jenkins
D:-Naomie Harris
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-Length overall (LOA) is the extreme length of the vessel measured from
A:-Horizontal distance between forward and aft perpendicular
B:-Foremost point of the stem to the aftermost point of the stern
C:-Side to side measurement of a vessel at any given place
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-Rectangular opeinings provided in the deck vessel for the passage of cargo
A:-Clamps
B:-Hull
C:-Bulk heads
D:-Hatchways
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-The hieght of the side of the vessel which is above the surface of water
A:-Beam
B:-Breadth
C:-Free board
D:-Trim
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-An intrument used for measuring and recording distance run by a vessel through water
A:-Gyrompass
B:-Sextant
C:-Compass
D:-Log
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-Drawing the lines of the linesplan to full size in boat construction is termed as
A:-Shaping
B:-Mould lofting
C:-Marking
D:-Trimming
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-The angle between true north and magnetic north is termed as
A:-Deviation
B:-None of these
C:-Bearing
D:-Variation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-Additional strength to the keel is provided by
A:-Hog keel
B:-Shaft
C:-Clamp
D:-Horn timber
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-An apparatus measuring depth using sound waves
A:-Radar
B:-Echosounder
C:-GPS
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-An example of marine borer
A:-Rotifer
B:-Barnacles
C:-Diatoms
D:-Martesia
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-Gradual distintegration of metal due to chemical or electrochemical attack by various agents is termed as
A:-Disintegration
B:-Rotting
C:-Corrossion
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-The accumulation of animal and plant life on submerged structures in marine environment causing economic
loss is termed as
A:-Biofouling
B:-Distintegration
C:-Deposition
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-An example of passive fishing gear
A:-Trawl net
B:-Purse seine
C:-Gill net
D:-Beach seine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-A method of fishing in which several lines with special lures are towed from a boat
A:-Long lining
B:-Entangling
C:-Trawling
D:-Trolling
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-The triangular piece of webbing attached on either side of the upper and lower bellies at the junction with the
wings in four seam trawl
A:-Jibs
B:-Flapper
C:-False belly
D:-Square
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Trawl net is kept opened horizontally during towing by
A:-Wire ropes
B:-Otter boards
C:-Kelley’s eye
D:-Head rope
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question36:-The ropes or cables that connect the wing to the otter boards are called
A:-Sweep lines
B:-Pork line
C:-Belly line
D:-Lazy line
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-Jig lines are used for capturing
A:-Predatory fishes
B:-Squids
C:-Lobsters
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-A few rows of meshes made of thicker twine provided on the upper and lower sides of webbing in a puse seine
is termed as
A:-Bunt
B:-Webbing
C:-Bridles
D:-Selvedges
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-A cut through both the twines at one side of the knot in the vertical direction is termed as
A:-T-cut
B:-B-cut
C:-N-cut
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-A centre line strength member running fore and aft along the bottom of the vessel referred as backbone
A:-Keel
B:-Stem
C:-Stern
D:-Beam
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Hanging co-efficient `E_(h)` =
A:-`E_(h)` = hung length of the netting/fully stretched length of the netting
B:-`E_(h)` = fully stretched length of the netting/hung length of the netting
C:-`E_(h)` = length of the foot rope/length of the head rope
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-The saucer shaped craft used in reservoirs of South India
A:-Catamaran
B:-Coracle
C:-Machwa
D:-Raft
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-The net consisting of two layers of larger meshes and a middle layer of smaller mesh is termed as
A:-Gill net
B:-None of these
C:-fyke net
D:-Trammel Net
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-The two important parameters that influence the catching efficiency of gill net
A:-Hanging Co-efficient and mesh size
B:-Length of webbing and mesh size
C:-Breaking strength and mesh size
D:-Density of material and mesh size
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-The craft material used commonly in commercial and pleasure crafts are
A:-Wood
B:-Aluminium
C:-FRP
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-Life saving appliance worn around shoulder which help the person to keep afloat in water
A:-Life raft
B:-Life jacket
C:-Life buoy
D:-Distress signals
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-KMFRA standa for
A:-Kerala Maritime Fishing Regulations Act
B:-Kerala Maritime Fishing Restrictions Act
C:-None of these
D:-Kerala Marine Fishing Regulations Act
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-A measure of the ship’s capacity
A:-Tonnage
B:-Weightage
C:-Load capacity
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-Man made structures which facilitate the attraction and aggregation on fish
A:-Fish finding devices
B:-Fish aggregation devices
C:-Fish saving devices
D:-Fish accumulating devices
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-Outward survature of the hull surface above water line
A:-Sheer
B:-Camber
C:-Flare
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-Glass floats are commpnly used in
A:-Tuna long lines
B:-Trawls
C:-Purse seins
D:-Gill nets
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Example of natural leaf fibre
A:-Cotton
B:-Hemp
C:-Coir
D:-Manila
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Tanning is a treatment given to nets for
A:-Reducing rotting of net
B:-Increasing stiffness
C:-Prevent rusting
D:-Prevent fouling
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-Suitable gear material for purse seine
A:-PA
B:-PE
C:-PP
D:-PVD
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-Carburettor is present in
A:-Petrol Engine
B:-Diesel engine
C:-Gas engines
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-One of the major deck equipments in a trawler for shooting and hauling the gear
A:-Line hauler
B:-Winch
C:-Net rollers
D:-Power block
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-The simplest construction of hull is
A:-V bottom
B:-Round bottom
C:-None of these
D:-Flat bottom
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-Material used in floats
A:-Stones
B:-Cork
C:-Iron
D:-Lead
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-The region of purseseine net where the catch is accumulated
A:-Main body
B:-None of these
C:-Selvedge
D:-Bunt
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-Baiting rate
A:-No. of meshes to be increased/No. of rows in which to be increased
B:-No. of meshes to be reduced/No. of rows in which to be reduced
C:-No. of meshes to be reduced/No. of rows in which to be increased
D:-No. of meshes to be increased/No. of rows in which to be reduced
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-Process of fitting necessary ropes and accessories to make a net
A:-Sewing
B:-Joining
C:-Rigging
D:-Seaming
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-A plain barbless hook is used in
A:-Tuna long lines
B:-Pole and line
C:-Troll lines
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-A dust pan shaped surrounding gear
A:-Sardine purse seine
B:-Ring seine
C:-Lampara net
D:-Beach seine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-Trawl ban in Kerala is form
A:-June `1^(st)` to July `31^(st)`
B:-June `15^(th)` to July `31^(th)`
C:-July `1^(st)` to August `31^(st)`
D:-July `15^(th)` to August `31^(st)`
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-A shore seine commonly operated in South West region of India
A:-Danish Seine
B:-Seine net
C:-Blanket net
D:-Rampani Net
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-Chinese dip net is a type of
A:-Shore seine
B:-Surrounding net
C:-Lift nets
D:-Traps
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-fish pump is a
A:-Electrical fishing equipment
B:-Harvesting machine
C:-Wounding gear
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-Additional attachment to trawls operated on rough rocky grounds to prevent wear and tear of net
A:-Shackle
B:-Bobbins
C:-Swivels
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Narrow rectagular end section of trawl where the catch is collected
A:-Bosom
B:-Apron
C:-Cod end
D:-Wings
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Wooden rectangular plate attached to the head rope that ensures vertical opening of trawl
A:-Kite
B:-Otter board
C:-Sinkers
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question71:-Most dominant fishing craft in the surf beaten coasts of India
A:-Dugout canoe
B:-Plank built boat
C:-Catanarans
D:-FRP canoe
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-The synthetic material having highest density among the following
A:-PE
B:-PP
C:-PVD
D:-PES
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-Polyester fibres are manufactures from polycondensation
A:-Terephthalic acid and ethylene
B:-Terephthalic acid and ethylene gycol
C:-Hexanethylene diamine and adipic acid
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-The phenomenon of continuous fishing for indefinite period due to accidental loss of fishing nets in sea is
termed as
A:-Excessive fishing
B:-Subsistence fishing
C:-Targetted fishing
D:-Ghost fishing
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-The part of fishing hook that facilitate retention of fish during fishing
A:-Shank
B:-Point
C:-Barb
D:-Eye
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Net sonde is a
A:-Fish finding equipement
B:-Navigational Equipment
C:-Life saving appliance
D:-Fire fighting equipment
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-A regulation that ensures escape of juvenile fish from trawls
A:-Thicker twines
B:-Length of the cod end
C:-Square meshes
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-A keel less raft formed by rigging together several logs shaped like a canoe
A:-Dhoni
B:-Vallom
C:-Masula boat
D:-Catamaran
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-A small vessel that carries one end of the purseseine to encircle the shoal in purse seine operation
A:-Skiff
B:-Hauler
C:-Fish pump
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-Unit of tuna long line consisting of main line, branch line and accessories is termed as
A:-Troll line
B:-Snood wire
C:-Basket
D:-Sekiyama
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-ISSCFG stands for
A:-Indian Standard Satisfication of Finishing Gears
B:-International Standard Satistical Classification of Fishing Gears
C:-International Society for Statistical Classification of Fishing Gears
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-Gastropod shells are used in
A:-Lobster trap
B:-Crab pots
C:-Kalava trap
D:-Octopus pots
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-An example of aerial trap operated in backwaters of Kerala
A:-Changadam Pachil
B:-Ottal
C:-Basket trap
D:-Andichil
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-The common fibre form available for PP is
A:-Monofilament
B:-Continuous filament
C:-Split fibres
D:-Staple fibres
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question85:-Fixing a netting to a line or rope is
A:-Mounting
B:-Braiding
C:-Mending
D:-Tailoring
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-The two directions of twist in the netting yarn are
A:-S twist and N twist
B:-Z twist and N twist
C:-S twist and Z twist
D:-V twist and N twist
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-EEZ stands for
A:-External Economic Zone
B:-Economic Extended Zone
C:-Exclusive Extended Zone
D:-Exclusive Economic Zone
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-TED is
A:-Fish Aggregating Device
B:-By Catch Reduction Device
C:-Fish Finding Device
D:-Fish harvesting device
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-The top of the hull is called
A:-Planting
B:-Mast
C:-Framing
D:-Deck
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-Cordage with circumference of 25 mm or more is defined as
A:-Twine
B:-Yarn
C:-Rope
D:-Fibre
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-A heavy instrument that holds the ship in any locality preventing drifting
A:-Anchor
B:-Shackle
C:-Warp
D:-Thimble
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-An accessory that prevents twisting, kinking and entanglement of lines in tuna long line
A:-Hooks
B:-Shakle
C:-Swivel
D:-Snood wire
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-The removal of moisture from the timber before utilizing for boat construction
A:-Seasoning
B:-Dehydration
C:-Dehumidification
D:-Drying
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-Suitable fishing gear for pelagic shoaling fish is
A:-Purse Seine
B:-Troll lines
C:-Traps
D:-Hook and line
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-A cut is also called as
A:-Point cut
B:-Mesh cut
C:-Normal cut
D:-Bar cut
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-Most common material used for making sinkers
A:-Clay
B:-Ceramic
C:-Cement
D:-Lead
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-Ropes commonly used as warps
A:-Vegetable Fibre ropes
B:-Synthetic Fibre ropes
C:-Combination Ropes
D:-Metal wire Ropes
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-A flat curved surface provided in stern trawler for smooth hauling of the catch
A:-Gallows
B:-Trawl Winch
C:-Net drum
D:-Stern Ramp
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-Special float made by joining spherical aluminium floats with a curved collar
A:-Hydrodynamic float
B:-Upthruster float
C:-Siamese twin float
D:-Inflatable floats
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-The mark painted on the side of the vessel that limits the draught to which the vessel could be loaded is
termed as
A:-Tropical line
B:-Plimsoll line
C:-Winter line
D:-Deck line
Correct Answer:- Option-B