26. A major part of fresh water fish is caught in

1. 1. Eastern and southern Asia

   
   
   

   2. Western Africa

   
   
   

   3. South Africa

   
   
   

   4. Western Europe

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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27. The principal fishing grounds of world are located

1. 1. Between 30^° and 60^°N

   
   
   

   2. Between 20^° and 60^°N

   
   
   

   3. Between 25^° and 50^°N

   
   
   

   4. None of the above

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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28. Consider the following statements
    1. Most of the fishing grounds occur in areas where the continental shelf is wide
    2. Fishing activity is well developed in warm tropical waters
    3. Mixing of warm and cold currents bring plant nutrients for fish
    4. Inland fisheries are more significant than other types in India
    Of these statements

1. 1. 1 and 4 are correct

   
   
   

   2. 1 and 3 are correct

   
   
   

   3. 2, 3 and 4 are correct

   
   
   

   4. 1, 2 and 3 are correct

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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29. Maximum amount of herring fish is obtained from

1. 1. The North Sea around the Netherlands

   
   
   

   2. The coastal area from Alaska to California

   
   
   

   3. The Sea of Japan

   
   
   

   4. The Gulf of Mexico

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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30. Consider the following statements about black soil of India
    1. Black soil becomes sticky when it is wet.
    2. Black soil contains adequate nitrogen as well as phosphorus required for the growth of plants.
    Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?

1. 1. 1 only

   
   
   

   2. 2 only

   
   
   

   3. Both 1 and 2

   
   
   

   4. Neither 1 nor 2

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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