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प्रश्न
Give an account of fishing along the west coast of India with reference to main fishing states in the industry.
लघु उत्तर
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उत्तर
The west coast includes Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala, all key fishing states.
- Gujarat: 7.6% of India’s fish; centres – Kandla, Porbandar, Dwarka; 1.5 lakh fishermen.
- Maharashtra: 5.7%; Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Alibag; 750 km long indented coast.
- Goa: Small but contributes; similar fish varieties as neighbours.
- Karnataka: 4.8%; Mangalore, Karwar; marine and inland fishing.
- Kerala: 5.3%; Kochi, Calicut, and Kollam; most intensely fished coast; 85% of India’s fish processing.
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पाठ 15: Fisheries - Examination Corner [पृष्ठ ३३५]
