SS1 first term fishery past questions and answers

SS1 first term fishery past questions and answers

Here are 20 SS1 fishery exam questions with options and answers:

Question: What is aquaculture?

A) Fishing in natural water bodies

B) Cultivation of aquatic organisms

C) Study of fish anatomy

D) Preservation of fish

Answer: B) Cultivation of aquatic organisms

Question: Which of the following is a warm-water fish species?

A) Trout

B) Catfish

C) Salmon

D) Cod

Answer: B) Catfish

Question: What is the primary function of a fish's gills?

A) Digestion

B) Respiration

C) Locomotion

D) Reproduction

Answer: B) Respiration

Question: What is the recommended pH range for most freshwater fish?

A) 5.0-6.5

B) 7.0-8.5

C) 9.0-10.0

D) 4.0-4.5

Answer: B) 7.0-8.5

Question: Which type of fishing gear is a cast net?

A) Trawl net

B) Seine net

C) Gill net

D) Hand net

Answer: D) Hand net

Question: What is overfishing?

A) Catching fish in excess of sustainable levels

B) Fishing during the night

C) Fishing with a large net

D) Breeding fish in captivity

Answer: A) Catching fish in excess of sustainable levels

Question: What is a fishery reserve?

A) Area where fishing is prohibited

B) Fishing boat

C) Fish breeding facility

D) Fish market

Answer: A) Area where fishing is prohibited

Question: Which vitamin is essential for fish growth and development?

A) Vitamin A

B) Vitamin C

C) Vitamin D

D) Vitamin K

Answer: B) Vitamin C

Question: What is the process of removing undesirable substances from water in aquaculture called?

A) Filtration

B) Aeration

C) Sedimentation

D) Eutrophication

Answer: A) Filtration

Question: What is the main advantage of polyculture in fish farming?

A) High stocking density

B) Reduced disease risk

C) Uniform fish size

D) Faster growth rate

Answer: B) Reduced disease risk

Question: Which type of fish has scales that are easily rubbed off?

A) Carp

B) Tilapia

C) Catfish

D) Trout

Answer: C) Catfish

Question: What is the purpose of a fish hatchery?

A) Selling fish

B) Breeding and hatching fish eggs

C) Cooking fish

D) Storing fish

Answer: B) Breeding and hatching fish eggs

Question: What is the optimum temperature range for most tropical fish?

A) 5-10°C

B) 20-25°C

C) 30-35°C

D) 40-45°C

Answer: C) 30-35°C

Question: Which method of fishing uses a baited hook attached to a line?

A) Trawling

B) Seining

C) Angling

D) Dredging

Answer: C) Angling

Question: What is the purpose of fish tagging in fisheries management?

A) Tracking fish migration

B) Decorating fish for display

C) Identifying fish species

D) Measuring fish length

Answer: A) Tracking fish migration

Question: Which factor is crucial for successful fish farming?

A) High water temperature

B) Low oxygen levels

C) High stocking density

D) Adequate water quality

Answer: D) Adequate water quality

Question: What is bycatch in commercial fishing?

A) Targeted fish species

B) Unwanted marine species caught unintentionally

C) Fish eggs

D) Fish larvae

Answer: B) Unwanted marine species caught unintentionally

Question: What is the role of fish aggregating devices (FADs) in fishing?

A) Attracting predators to control fish population

B) Enhancing fish breeding

C) Concentrating fish for easier capture

D) Providing shelter for fish

Answer: C) Concentrating fish for easier capture

Question: Which government agency is responsible for regulating fisheries?

A) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

B) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

C) NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

D) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Answer: C) NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Question: What is the purpose of a fish grading system?

A) Sorting fish based on size and quality

B) Assigning a grade to fish eggs

C) Determining fish age

D) Assessing fish behavior

Answer: A) Sorting fish based on size and quality