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Question
What are the similarities in the fishing activities in Brazil and India?
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Solution
| BASIS | INDIA | BRAZIL |
| Coastline | India has 7,500 km of coastline and has a very productive fishing ground. | Brazil has 7,400 km of coastline and fishing ground very productive. |
| Nature of fishing | Fishing is done in both inland waters and the coastal sea. | Both freshwater fishing in the amazon river and oceanic fishing is practiced. |
| Diet | Fish is an important diet of the people, especially in Kerala, West Bengal and goa. | Most of people consume fresh fish in their diet. |
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