Question

Explain one small-scale method of fishing in India.

Answer 1

Line Fishing is an important small-scale method of fishing in India.

• It is one of the oldest and simplest methods, using hooks and lines with bait.
• Two types are common:
  • Hand-lines – a single hook lowered and pulled up by fishermen.
  • Long-lines – a rope with many hooks, often several kilometres long, towed by small boats.
• This method is mainly used by traditional fishermen near the coast.