Q. With reference to the ‘Fisheries sector in India’ consider the following statements::
1.India is the second major producer of fish through aquaculture in the world.
2.Andhra Pradesh is the leading state in marine fish production.
3.India is the largest fish exporter in the world..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 only

[D] 2 and 3 only

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 correct. India is the second major producer of fish through aquaculture in the world.

Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect. Gujarat is the leading state in marine fish production, sharing 16.67 per cent of the country’s total marine fish production. India is the 4th largest exporter of fish in the world. The exports from India contribute 7.7% to global fish production.

Source: ForumIAS