What is fish production management called?

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  1. Pisciculture 
  2. Aquaculture
  3. Sericulture 
  4. Apiculture 

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Option 1 : Pisciculture 
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The correct answer is Pisciculture.

Key Points

  • Pisciculture
    • The artificial reproduction, rearing, and management of fish are done by which way is known as pisciculture. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
    • It is also called fish farming.
    • It is the principal form of aquaculture whereas other methods can be considered as the framework of marine culture.
    • In this process, the commercial production of fish in tanks or enclosures is done and pisciculture takes place typically for food.
    • Various fish species like cabbage, tilapia catfish, salmon, etc. are cultured in this way.
  • Sericulture
    • It is the known form of reproduction and nourishment of silkworms which is done typically for the production of silk which is used in the textile manufacturing industry.
  • Apiculture
    • The practice of managing bees artificially and the production of honey is known as apiculture.
    • Bees are reared scientifically for honey and beeswax.

Additional Information 

When it comes to agriculture activity, the following names are available for certain activities in India:

  • Tissue culture - propagation of cells
  • Aquaculture - Shrimp farming/fish production
  • Horticulture - Fruit production
  • Sericulture - Silk production
  • Pisciculture - Fish farming
  • Apiculture - Honeybee rearing
  • Sylvi culture - Cultivation of fodder crops
  • Mariculture - Cultivation of mulberry
  • Olericulture - Vegetable cultivation
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