SS1 First Term Fishery Past Questions And Answers

 

Here they are;

Question: What is the primary function of the dorsal fin in fish?

 

A) Balance

B) Propulsion

C) Temperature regulation

D) Camouflage

Answer: A) Balance

 

Question: Which type of fish farming involves cultivating fish in controlled environments such as tanks or ponds?

 

A) Aquaculture

B) Mariculture

C) Capture fishing

D) Deep-sea fishing

Answer: A) Aquaculture

 

Question: What is the term for the process of removing impurities and waste from the water in a fish tank or pond?

 

A) Aeration

B) Filtration

C) Sedimentation

D) Osmosis

Answer: B) Filtration

 

Question: Which of the following is a cold-water fish commonly used in aquaculture?

 

A) Tilapia

B) Catfish

C) Trout

D) Carp

Answer: C) Trout

 

Question: What is the reproductive strategy where fish lay a large number of small eggs with minimal parental care?

 

A) Oviparous

B) Viviparous

C) Ovoviviparous

D) Gestation

Answer: A) Oviparous

 

Question: Which organ in fish helps in buoyancy control by adjusting the volume of gases inside it?

 

A) Swim bladder

B) Liver

C) Kidney

D) Gallbladder

Answer: A) Swim bladder

 

Question: What is the process of removing scales from a fish called?

 

A) Filleting

B) Scaling

C) Gutting

D) Skinning

Answer: B) Scaling

 

Question: Which environmental factor is crucial for the successful growth of fish in aquaculture?

 

A) Noise level

B) Soil fertility

C) Water quality

D) Air pressure

Answer: C) Water quality

 

Question: What is the term for the shedding and replacement of fish scales?

 

A) Moulting

B) Shedding

C) Sloughing

D) Exfoliation

Answer: C) Sloughing

 

Question: Which of the following is a carnivorous fish commonly found in freshwater habitats?

 

A) Goldfish

B) Guppy

C) Piranha

D) Tetra

Answer: C) Piranha

 

Question: What is the main function of the lateral line system in fish?

A) Vision

B) Smell

C) Hearing

D) Pressure detection

Answer: D) Pressure detection

 

Question: In fish farming, what is the term for the process of transferring fish from one environment to another?

A) Seeding

B) Translocation

C) Relocation

D) Stocking

Answer: D) Stocking

 

Question: Which of the following is an example of a bony fish?

A) Shark

B) Ray

C) Salmon

D) Eel

Answer: C) Salmon

 

Question: What is the main purpose of the operculum in fish?

A) Reproduction

B) Breathing

C) Digestion

D) Thermoregulation

Answer: B) Breathing

 

Question: What is the term for the study of fish and fishery science?

A) Ichthyology

B) Herpetology

C) Ornithology

D) Entomology

Answer: A) Ichthyology

 

Question: Which type of fish is known for its ability to survive in both saltwater and freshwater environments?

A) Catfish

B) Eel

C) Salmon

D) Tilapia

Answer: B) Eel

 

Question: What is the purpose of using lime in fish ponds?

A) Fertilization

B) pH regulation

C) Disease prevention

D) Oxygenation

Answer: B) pH regulation

 

Question: Which fishing gear involves using a net with weights at the bottom to trap fish?

A) Trawling

B) Seining

C) Longlining

D) Gillnetting

Answer: B) Seining

 

Question: What is the term for the process of extracting eggs and sperm from fish for artificial reproduction?

A) Spawning

B) Fertilization

C) Milking

D) Harvesting

Answer: C) Milking

 

Question: Which of the following is a common method for preserving fish?

A) Grilling

B) Canning

C) Frying

D) Steaming

Answer: B) Canning.