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Question
Consider the following statements.
- Most of the fishing grounds occur in areas where the continental shelf is wide.
- Fishing is well developed in warm tropical watersMixing of warm and cold currents facilitates plant nutrients for fish.
- Inland fishing became significant in India.
Options
1 and 2 are correct
1 and 3 are correct
2,3 and 4 are correct
1,2 and 3 are correct
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Solution
1 and 3 are correct
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