Complete MCQ ,.,.
Complete MCQ ,.,.
19.Which aspect is NOT included in water quality monitoring and management in fish ponds?
a) Oxygen levels
b) pH levels
c) Temperature fluctuations
d) Stocking density
e) Answer: d) Stocking density
20. Scientific name of lady fish is
a. Atropus atropus
b. Silago sihama
c. Saurida tumbil
d. Elops macnata
e. Answer b
21. Zoology is the scientific study of:
a) Plants
b) Animals
c) Rocks
d) Microorganisms
e) Answer: b) Animals
22. The chemical basis of animal life involves the study of:
a) Atoms and elements
b) Compounds and molecules
c) Acids, bases, and buffers
d) All of the above
e) Answer: d) All of the above
23. Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in a cell?
a) Ribosomes
b) Golgi apparatus
c) Mitochondria
d) Lysosomes
e) Answer: a) Ribosomes
24. Enzymes are biological molecules that:
a) Store energy in cells
b) Carry genetic information
c) Catalyze chemical reactions
d) Transport materials within cells
e) Answer: c) Catalyze chemical reactions
42. The rearrangement of egg cytoplasm and activation of egg metabolism occur during:
a) Cleavage
b) Spermatogenesis
c) Gastrulation
d) Neurulation
a. Answer: a) Cleavage
88. Which term refers to the vertical layering of water in a lake or reservoir based on temperature differences?
a) Zonation
b) Stratification
c) Eutrophication
d) Turbidity
Answer: b) Stratification
89. Which of the following is a major nutrient often associated with eutrophication in freshwater bodies?
a. Oxygen
b. Carbon Dioxide
c. Nitrogen
d. Hardness
b) Answer: c) Nitrogen
c) 90. What are the primary producers in freshwater ecosystems that form the base of the food chain?
d) Phytoplankton
e) Zooplankton
f) Diatoms
g) Macroinvertebrates
h) Answer: a) Phytoplankton
91. Wetlands are important ecosystems due to their:
a. High turbidity levels
b. Low biodiversity
c. Ability to purify water
d. Negative impact on aquatic life
e. Answer: c) Ability to purify water
92. which of the following is a common method used for sampling and collecting phytoplankton and zooplankton in
freshwater bodies?
a. Secchi disk measurement
b. Water filtration
c. Dissolved oxygen measurement
d. Macroinvertebrate sampling
a. Answer: b) Water filtration
93. Which of the following is a primary source of dissolved oxygen in freshwater ecosystems?
a. Photosynthesis by aquatic plants
b. Respiration by aquatic animals
c. Nitrogen fixation by bacteria
d. Weathering of rocks
b) Answer: a) Photosynthesis by aquatic plants
94. What is the term used to describe the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants in
freshwater ecosystems?
a. Nitrification
b. Denitrification
c. Nitrogen fixation
d. Ammonification
b) Answer: c) Nitrogen fixation
95. Which of the following is NOT considered a major threat to the biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems?
a. Habitat destruction and fragmentation
b. Pollution from industrial activities
c. Overfishing
d. Ocean acidification
b) Answer: d) Ocean acidificationwer: a) Converting DNA into RNA
96. Which parameter is commonly used to assess the level of organic pollution in water?
a. Dissolved oxygen (DO)
b. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
c. Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
d. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
b) Answer: b) Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
97. Bioaccumulation refers to the:
a. Breakdown of pollutants by microorganisms
b. Movement of pollutants through the food chain
c. Dilution of pollutants in water bodies
d. Formation of pollutants in industrial processes
b) Answer: b) Movement of pollutants through the food chain
98. Which of the following is an example of a secondary treatment in wastewater treatment processes?
a. Filtration
b. Sedimentation
c. Disinfection
d. Biological treatment
b) Answer: d) Biological treatment
99. The purpose of environmental laws and international protocols is to:
a. Encourage pollution and waste generation
b. Regulate and control pollution levels
c. Promote unsustainable practices
d. Ignore the impact of pollutants on human health
b) Answer: b) Regulate and control pollution levels
100. Selective breeding in aquaculture aims to:
a. Enhance genetic diversity in fish populations
b. Maintain wild fish populations in their natural habitats
c. Improve desired traits in fish through controlled mating
d. Reduce the growth rate of farmed fish
b) Answer: c) Improve desired traits in fish through controlled mating
101. Phenotypic variation in fish is influenced by:
a. Genetic factors only
b. Environmental factors only
c. Genetic and environmental factors
d. Random chance
b) Answer: c) Genetic and environmental factors
102. Polyploidy refers to:
a. A condition where fish have extra fins
b. A condition where fish have an abnormal number of chromosomes
c. A breeding technique used to produce genetically modified fish
d. A reproductive strategy where fish change their sex
b) Answer: b) A condition where fish have an abnormal number of chromosomes
103.PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a technique used to:
a. Amplify and make copies of specific DNA sequences
b. Determine the genetic diversity of a fish population
c. Manipulate fish embryos in a laboratory setting
d. Study the behavior of fish in their natural habitats
b) Answer: a) Amplify and make copies of specific DNA sequences
104. The process of transferring genes from one organism to another is known as:
a. Selective breeding
b. Genetic engineering
c. Polyploidy
d. Bioaccumulation
b) Answer: b) Genetic engineering
105. Selective breeding in fish is primarily used to:
a. Increase genetic diversity in fish populations
b. Maintain wild fish populations in their natural habitats
c. Improve desired traits in fish through controlled mating
d. Reduce the growth rate of farmed fish
Answer: c) Improve desired traits in fish through controlled mating
106. Polyploidy in fish refers to:
a. A condition where fish have extra fins
b. A condition where fish have an abnormal number of chromosomes
c. A breeding technique used to produce genetically modified fish
d. A reproductive strategy where fish change their sex
b) Answer: b) A condition where fish have an abnormal number of chromosomes
107. The technique used to amplify and make copies of specific DNA sequences in fish is called:
a. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
b. Gel electrophoresis
c. DNA isolation
d. Genetic marker analysis
b) Answer: a) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
108. The term "transgenic fish" refers to fish that:
a. Possess traits from multiple fish species
b. Are genetically modified to exhibit specific characteristics
c. Naturally occur in aquatic environments
d. Are bred using selective breeding techniques
b) Answer: b) Are genetically modified to exhibit specific characteristics
109. Which scientist is known as the "Father of Genetics" and formulated the laws of inheritance?
a. Charles Darwin
b. Gregor Mendel
c. James Watson
d. Francis Crick
b) Answer: b) Gregor Mendel
110. How many alleles can an individual possess for a specific gene?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Multiple
b) Answer: d) Multiple
111. The process of exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis is known as:
a. Crossing over
b. Linkage
c. Mutation
d. Transposition
b) Answer: a) Crossing over
112. Which factor determines the sex of an individual in many organisms, including humans?
a. Genetic code
b. Sex linkage
c. Mutations
d. Environmental factors
b) Answer: b) Sex linkage
113.The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium describes a population in which:
a. Gene frequencies remain constant over generations
b. Gene frequencies change over generations
c. Mutations occur at a high rate
d. Genetic exchange between individuals is limited
b) Answer: a) Gene frequencies remain constant over generations
114. Which factor controls fish reproduction and plays a role in sexual determination and differentiation?
a. Genetic code
b. Environmental factors
c. Mutations
d. Hormones
b) Answer: b) Environmental factors
115. What is the process of artificially inducing fish breeding called?
a. Hypophysation
b. Cryopreservation
c. Hybridization
d. Fertilization
b) Answer: a) Hypophysation
116. What is the technique used to preserve fish gametes (sperm and eggs) at very low temperatures?
a. Cryopreservation
b. Hypophysation
c. Induced breeding
d. Fertilization
b) Answer: a) Cryopreservation
117. What is the term used to describe the selection and breeding of fish with desirable traits?
a. Reproductive technology
b. Hybridization
c. Selective breeding
d. Induced breeding
b) Answer: c) Selective breeding
118. Which aspect of fish reproduction involves the rearing and management of young fish?
a) Brood stock selection
b) Cryopreservation
c) Rearing techniques
d) Fertilization
a. Answer: c) Rearing techniques
119. What is the main purpose of capture fishery?
a) Conservation of fish stocks
b) Aquaculture production
c) Scientific research on fish behavior
d) Obtaining fish for human consumption
e) Answer: d) Obtaining fish for human consumption
120. What are some reasons for the decline in fish populations?
a. Pollution and habitat destruction
b. Overfishing
c. Climate change
d. All of the above
e. Answer: d) All of the above
121. What is the purpose of stock assessment techniques in fisheries?
a. To estimate the total fish population in a given area
b. To determine the health and productivity of fish stocks
c. To assess the economic value of fish stocks
d. To regulate fishing quotas
e. Answer: b) To determine the health and productivity of fish stocks
122. What are some common fishing methods used in capture fisheries?
a. Trawling, seining, and longlining
b. Aquaculture and fish farming
c. Hypophysation and induced breeding
d. Selective breeding and hybridization
e. Answer: a) Trawling, seining, and longlining
123. What is the purpose of fish handling and processing techniques?
a. To improve the taste and quality of fish products
b. To increase the shelf life of fish products
c. To remove any contaminants or parasites from fish
d. All of the above
e. Answer: d) All of the above
124. What are some common fishing gears used in capture fisheries?
a. Nets, traps, and hooks
b. Fishing vessels and boats
c. Fish processing equipment
d. Fish markets and marketing strategies
e. Answer: a) Nets, traps, and hooks
125. What is the purpose of fishery by-products?
a. To reduce waste and utilize all parts of the fish
b. To create additional revenue streams for the fishing industry
c. To provide raw materials for other industries (e.g., fish meal for animal feed)
d. All of the above
e. Answer: d) All of the above
126. Which factor is important in the transportation and preservation of fish?
a. Icing procedures
b. Fish stock assessment
c. Marketing strategies
d. Fish processing techniques
e. Answer: a) Icing procedures
127. What are macrophytes?
a. Small aquatic invertebrates
b. Microscopic algae
c. Large aquatic plants
d. Fish species
e. Answer: c) Large aquatic plants
128. How are macrophytes classified?
a) Based on their color
b) Based on their size
c) Based on their habitat preference
d) Based on their reproductive strategies
a. Answer: c) Based on their habitat preference
129. What are some methods used for the identification and preservation of macrophytes?
a. Genetic analysis
b. DNA sequencing
c. Field observation and specimen collection
d. Aerial surveys
e. Answer: c) Field observation and specimen collection
130.What is the concept of cover, abundance, and productivity in relation to macrophytes?
a. Cover refers to the total area covered by macrophytes in a habitat
b. Abundance refers to the number of macrophyte individuals in a habitat
c. Productivity refers to the rate of biomass production by macrophytes
d. All of the above
e. Answer: d) All of the above
131.What is the economic importance of macrophytes?
a. They provide habitat and food for aquatic organisms
b. They help maintain water quality by filtering pollutants
c. They have potential medicinal and pharmaceutical uses
d. All of the above
e. Answer: d) All of the above
132What is phycology?
a. The study of fish species
b. The study of aquatic plants
c. The study of algae
d. The study of marine mammals
e. Answer: c) The study of algae
133. How are algae classified?
a. Based on their color
b. Based on their size
c. Based on their habitat preference
d. Based on their nutritional mode
e. Answer: a) Based on their color
134. What are some criteria used for the classification of algae?
a. Pigment pattern
b. Plastids
c. Cell wall structure
d. All of the above
b. Answer: d) All of the above
135. What is the ecological importance of freshwater algae?
a. They serve as primary producers in aquatic ecosystems
b. They contribute to oxygen production through photosynthesis
c. They provide food and habitat for aquatic organisms
d. All of the above
b. Answer: d) All of the above
136. What are algal blooms?
c. Uncontrolled growth of algae in aquatic systems
d. Formation of algal colonies on land surfaces
e. Seasonal migration patterns of algae
f. Reproductive events in algae
a. Answer: a) Uncontrolled growth of algae in aquatic systems
137. What is immunology?
a. The study of fish species
b. The study of aquatic plants
c. The study of immune system and its response to pathogens
d. The study of marine mammals
b. Answer: c) The study of immune system and its response to pathogens
138. What are the components of the non-specific immune system in fish?
a) Cellular defenses
b) Humoral defenses
c) Both cellular and humoral defenses
d) None of the above
e) Answer: c) Both cellular and humoral defenses
139. What are the components of the specific immune system in fish?
a. Cellular defenses
b. Humoral defenses
c. Both cellular and humoral defenses
d. None of the above
a) Answer: c) Both cellular and humoral defenses
140. What is the primary immune response?
a) The initial immune response upon first exposure to a pathogen
b) The immune response triggered by vaccination
c) The immune response during an allergic reaction
d) The immune response in individuals with compromised immune systems
e) Answer: a) The initial immune response upon first exposure to a pathogen
141. What are B-cells and T-cells?
a) Types of fish species
b) Types of immune cells involved in specific immune responses
c) Types of hormones involved in immune regulation
d) Types of antibodies produced during an immune response
e) Answer: b) Types of immune cells involved in specific immune responses
142. Which of the following is not a major freshwater-cultivated fish in Pakistan?
a) Major carp
b) Grass carp
c) Silver carp
d) Trout
e) Answer: d) Trout
143. Which fish species are included in artificial propagation in Pakistan?
a) Major carp, grass carp, silver carp, and bighead
b) Trout, catfish, tilapia, and salmon
c) Barramundi, snakehead, murrel, and eel
d) Hilsa, pomfret, tuna, and grouper
e) Answer: a) Major carp, grass carp, silver carp, and bighead
144. What is the purpose of pond fertilization in fish farming?
a. To increase the growth rate of fish
b. To control the growth of algae and aquatic plants
c. To improve water quality and promote the growth of natural food organisms
d. To prevent the occurrence of fish diseases
e. Answer: c) To improve water quality and promote the growth of natural food organisms
145. Which farming practice is mentioned in the context of Chinese integrated fish farming?
a. Aquaponics
b. Hydroponics
c. Polyculture
d. Monoculture
e. Answer: c) Polyculture
146. What is the importance of visits to fish cum poultry cum livestock cum agriculture integrated farms?
a. To learn about different farming practices and their integration
b. To observe and analyze the success of integrated farming models
c. To gain practical knowledge of managing integrated fish farms
d. All of the above
e. Answer: d) All of the above
147. Which of the following is not a type of inland water?
a. Lakes
b. Oceans
c. Rivers
d. Swamps
e. Answer: b) Oceans
148. What is the purpose of inland fishery resource evaluation?
a. To assess the biodiversity of inland waters
b. To estimate fish population size and distribution
c. To evaluate the economic value of inland fisheries
d. All of the above
e. Answer: d) All of the above
149. What is the role of habitat management in inland fisheries?
a. To improve water quality for fish survival
b. To create suitable spawning and feeding grounds for fish
c. To control the spread of aquatic weeds and insects
d. All of the above
e. Answer: d) All of the above
150. What is the importance of fish tagging and recovery techniques?
a. To monitor fish movement and migration patterns
b. To estimate fish population growth and mortality rates
c. To study fish behavior and habitat preferences
d. All of the above
e. Answer: d) All of the above
151. What is the concept of quality in fishery products?
a. The size and weight of the fish
b. The taste and flavor of the fish
c. The presence of any contaminants or toxins in the fish
d. The overall characteristics and attributes of the fish that make it suitable for consumption
e. Answer: d) The overall characteristics and attributes of the fish that make it suitable for consumption
181. Which fish species is known for its robust body, sharp teeth, and elongated dorsal and anal fins?
b) Theila (Catla catla)
c) Mirgal mori (Cirrhina mrigala)
d) Kalbans (Labeo calbasu)
e) Chinese Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
f) Answer: d) Chinese Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
182. Carp brood fishes are normally stocked at the rate of ---------- kg/hectare in brood stock ponds.
a) 1500 to 2000
b) 500 to 700
c) 500
d) 700 to 1000
183, Pituitary extract is preserved with ----------.
a) Absolute alcohol
b) Glycerin
c) Acetone
d) Freezing
184. Measurement of carbonate and bicarbonate ions is a--
a) Hardness
b) Alkalinity
c) Transparency
d) Turbidity
185. Question: Which nutrient is essential for proper bone formation and is commonly provided by minerals in fish
diets?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Fats
d. Minerals
i. Answer: d) Minerals
186. Which feed type is designed to float on the water surface, allowing easy visual monitoring of fish feeding activity?
a) Wet feeds
b) Moist feeds
c) Sinking pellets
d) Floating pellets
Answer: d) Floating pellets
187. Which feed additive is commonly used to enhance the immune system and disease resistance in fish?
a) Binders
b) Antioxidants
c) Enzymes
d) Growth promoters
Answer: b) Antioxidants
188.Which non-conventional feed ingredient is commonly used in fish feed formulation as a source of protein and
omega-3 fatty acids?
a) Soybean meal
b) Fishmeal
c) Corn gluten meal
d) Feather meal
Answer: b) Fishmeal
189. Which factor can significantly affect the digestibility of fish feed?
a) Feed texture
b) Water temperature
c) Fish size
d) Feed color
Answer: b) Water temperature
190. 1. What is overfishing?
a) Catching fish using oversized nets
b) Fishing in excess of sustainable levels
c) Fishing in protected marine reserves
d) Using harmful fishing methods
e) . b) Fishing in excess of sustainable levels
191. which of the following is a common fishing gear used in commercial fishing?
a) Fish trap
b) Fishing spear
c) Fishing rod
d) All of the above
1. An artificial culture medium must provide all the nutritional components that bacterium get in
its …… habitate
7. Injecting pituitary from one fish to another fish closely related to the donor fish.
9. Male or female or both the parents guard the eggs and larvae after laying
10. Mating pair remains together over time, long gestation of young
14. The standard pattern of reproducing is through the union of male and female gametes
20. The total mass of the organic matter at each trophic level is called
29. Secondary to kidney, involved in immune reactivity and blood cell formation contains lymphocytes
and macrophages
30. A wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species.
37. Collect fish seedling from the source pond using nursery net with --- cm mesh size
a) Spleen & epigonal organ b) Thymus & head kidney c) Liver & intestine d) none of these
Answer Key
Key
1. A ) Natural Habitate
2. D) All of these
3. B) Restriction enzyme
4. B) Cold blooded
5. C) 100% ethyl
6. C) Both a/b
7. A) Homoplastic
8. A) Smooth
9. B) Guarder
10. D) Monogamy
11. A) Pathogen
17. C) Complete
18. A) Hetrotroph
19. D) Omnivores
20. A) Biomass
21. A) food web
22. B) Bacteria
23. C) Mycology
24. D) 1753
25. B) Hypohysis
27. B) Immunology
29. D) Spleen
30. A) Marsh
31. B) 20,000
32. A) Conjugation
34. B) Eel
37. A) 0.3-0.8
39. B) Reward
40. D) Littoral
43. A) Viral
45. D) Transcriptome
49. B) FCR
50. D) Iron
51. C) Attractants
56. B) Ammonia
57. B) Alkalinity
58. A) Floating
59. B) Monophagic
60. D) Dolomite
65. A) IgM
69. B) Gambusia
70. A) Hilsa