| Post Name | FISHERIES OFFICER (FISHERIES DEPARTMENT) |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 053/2026 |
| Category Code | 416/2025 |
| Date of Test | 3 June 2026 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Which programme of ELEFAN provides the estimation of growth parameters?
Answer
A. ELEFAN-I
2
What is the term used for the group of fish of same age belonging to same stock?
Answer
D. Cohort
3
What is the name of stock, when abundance is over MSY?
Answer
A. Under exploited
4
What is the annual mortality rate, if survival rate is 0.54?
Answer
C. 0.46
5
Which of the following is not a Surplus Production Model?
Answer
C. Ricker model
6
Which of the following statement is/are correct for estimation of MEY?
(i) It shows the relationship between sustainable revenue, fishing costs and fishing
effort.
(ii) The open access point where earning from the catch just balance the fishing cost.
(iii) The level of fishing effort required to get the MEY occurs at one third of the fishing
effort than MSY.
Answer
A. Only (i) & (ii)
7
Out of which is not a growth parameter of von Bertlanffy growth function?
Answer
C. tₘ
8
Which of the following statement is/are correct for natural mortality (M) of fish?
(i) Small Pelagic fishes have higher initial natural mortality
(ii) Natural mortality is related to longevity
(iii) Fish mature early in life have high natural mortality
Answer
D. All the above (i), (ii) & (iii)
9
Which of the following statement is/are correct for application of remote sensing in
fisheries?
(i) It focuses in data collection of remote location.
(ii) It is a software based frame wok.
(iii) It is used to locate PFZ.
Answer
B. Only (i) & (iii)
10
Which of the following statement is/are correct for eumetric fishing?
(i) It focuses on implementing specific mesh sizes.
(ii) It provides the ideal combination of fishing level and mesh size.
(iii) It decreases the operational cost.
Answer
A. Only (i) & (ii)
11
With reference to the “Malia boat”, consider the following points.
(1) Flat bottom boat which measure about 6-7 m in length, breadth 1.5 m with
65 cm draft.
(2) Ends are pointed and there is a small rudder.
(3) Carvel planking.
(4) Two masts carry two lateen sails.
(5) Used in tidal waters for prawn fishery.
Which of the above points are the features of the Malia boat?
Answer
D. (1), (2), (3) and (5) only
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12
With reference to the “Boat construction”, consider the following materials.
(1) Wood
(2) Steel
(3) Copper
(4) Aluminum
(5) Ferro–cement
Which of the above materials are considered as ideal for construction of the boat?
Answer
B. (1), (2), (4) and (5) only
13
Consider the following devices.
(1) Battery, switch
(2) Bentix
(3) Starter pinion
(4) Flywheel
(5) Air compressor, Air bottle
Which of the above have link with the electrical starting system of marine engine?
Answer
B. (1), (2), (3) and (4) only
14
With reference to the “Deck layout”, consider the following areas?
(1) Aft or stern deck
(2) Side decks
(3) Engine room
(4) Main working deck
(5) Fore deck
Which of the above are the main areas, with reference to the “Deck layout”?
Answer
B. (1), (2), (4) and (5) only
15
Consider the following statements:
Assertion
Answer
D. Both Assertion and Reason are false
16
With reference to the “Fishing gear”, consider the following statements.
(1) Gill net is dragged at the bottom with the help of the otter boards.
(2) Pole and line fishing is commercially used in Lakshadweep to catch Tuna.
(3) Purse seine net is used to catch shoal of fish by encircling.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer
B. (2) and (3) only
17
Match List-I with List-II :
List-I List-II
Answer
C. Poly Ester (III) PA
18
Match List-I with List II :
List-I List II
Answer
C. Bobbins (III) Used to get the Vertical mouth opening of the net
19
Consider the following pairs
Webbing Merits and Demerits
(1) Knotless webbing – It is less in weight
(2) Knotted webbing – It is more in weight
(3) Trawl net – PP twine
(4) Squid Jigging – Nylon
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Answer
D. All four pairs
20
Match List-I with List II :
List-I List II
Answer
B. Purse Seining (II) Monofilament
21
With reference to the “INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS” consider the following
statements.
(1) My engines are going astern.
(2) I require a TUG.
(3) When made by fishing vessel “it means” I am shooting my nets.
Which of the above meanings are correct according to the international code of signal
“ZULU”?
Answer
B. (2) and (3) only
22
With reference to the “LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES” consider the following statements :
(1) Inner diameter is 400 mm.
(2) Outer diameter is 800 mm.
(3) Inner diameter is 600 mm.
Which of the above statements are correct of an approved “LIFE BUOY”?
Answer
A. (1) and (2) only
23
Consider the following pairs :
Code of signal Its meaning
(1) O
Answer
C. Only three pairs
24
Considering the ‘Rule of the Road’ (ROR) to avoid collision out at sea.
(1) A ‘sailing vessel’.
(2) A ‘power driven vessel’.
(3) A ‘vessel aground’.
Which of these vessels has to be kept out of the way of a vessel which is engaged in
trawling?
Answer
A. (1) and (2) only
25
With reference to the “Vessel at Distress” consider the following statements:
(1) International code of signals indicated by NC.
(2) Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering of arms outstretched on each side.
(3) Use of sextant.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer
A. (1) and (2) only
26
Which of the following statement is/are correct with reference to uFiSh1.0?
(i) It is an ISO Global Food Composition Database for Fish and Shellfish
(ii) It provides energy, macronutrients, minerals, vitamins, amino acids and fatty acids
data for various fish and shellfish species
(iii) The database contains a total of 78 fish and shellfish species, holding 515 food
entries
Answer
B. Only (ii) and (iii)
27
Which of the following statement is/are correct with reference Photobacterium
phosphoreum, a specific spoilage organism in fish?
(i) It produces TMA during fish spoilage, 10-100 times higher than Shewanella
putrefacians
(ii) It produces H2S, methyl mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide during
fish spoilage
(iii) It is a facultative anaerobic capable of producing histamine in fish
Answer
C. Only (i) and (iii)
28
Assertion
Answer
C. [A] is true, but [R] is false
29
Match the traditional fermented fish product of North East India and its preparation
method.
(1) Ngari
Answer
D. Fermented sub-dried Puntius in Manipur
30
Given below:
The amount of energy required to freeze 1 kg of shrimp at 25°C to −30°C at each stage of freezing process. At which stage does the thermal arrest period occur during the freezing process?
Stage 1: 1000 × 26 × 1 = 26 kcal
Stage 2: 1000 × 80 = 80 kcal
Stage 3: 1000 × 29 × 0.5 = 14.5 kcal
Answer
B. Stage 2
31
Which of the following statement is/are correct relating to refrigerants used in fish
preservation?
(i) R717 is used in large-scale and industrial cold storage system
(ii) Liquid Nitrogen is a cryogenic refrigerant used for direct-contact rapid freezer
(iii) R12 is employed in modern block ice and flake ice machines used to chill fish
Answer
A. Only (i) and (ii)
32
A Fishing Harbour needs ice that cools rapidly without damaging fish. Which one is most
suitable?
Answer
Question Cancelled
33
Arrange the refrigeration cycle in sequence?
1. Compression
2. Condensation
3. Expansion
4. Evaporation
Answer
Question Cancelled
34
Match the fish products with the most suitable packaging
(1) Fresh chilled fish
Answer
C. LDPE pouches
(4) Surimi
35
Statement Status
(T/F)
(1) Reefer containers are used for frozen fish transport
(2) Temperature, between –25°C and –30°C, maintains
good frozen fish quality during sea or road transit
(3) Addition of ice helps to reduce spoilage during frozen
fish transport
(4) T-bar stacking in reefer container ensures air
circulation through cargo during frozen fish transport
Answer
A. T, T, F, T
36
Assertion
Answer
A. : Acid value is used to assess fish quality
Reason [R] : It indicates enzymatic hydrolysis of fish phospholipids.
37
Match the instrumental fish quality assessment methods
(1) HPLC
Answer
B. Histamine, Biogenic amines
(3) NIR Spectroscopy
38
Assertion
Answer
D. [A] is false, but [R] is true
39
In HACCP implementation, a metal detector installed after packaging is primarily an
example of
Answer
C. Critical control point
40
Which of the following statement is/are correct with reference to Seafood Regulations?
(i) FSSAI primarily regulates food safety standards for seafood sold domestically and
seafood imported to India
(ii) A seafood batch is considered non-compliant, if it passes microbiological limits and
lacks mandatory labelling
(iii) A seafood testing laboratory gets NABL accreditation fulfilling ISO 22001
requirements
(iv) In seafood processing plants, HACCP is mainly intended to control sanitation and
hygiene conditions
Answer
A. Only (i) and (ii)
41
A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefit whereas other partner is neither
harmed benefited is known as
Answer
A. Commensalism
42
The tide which occurs when the earth, sun and moon are in line with each other is:
Answer
A. Spring tide
43
Which one of the following is an example of western - boundary currents?
Answer
D. Gulf Stream
44
Method of treating contaminated soils by drawing oxygen through the soil to stimulate
microbial growth and activity is known as :
Answer
D. Bio - venting
45
Ecological succession that starts on the sandy habitat is known as :
Answer
B. Psammosere
46
Food chain starts from dead organic matter into microorganisms is known as :
Answer
D. Detritus food chain
47
Feed additives which are added to improve metabolic efficiency and to promote protein
deposition is known as :
Answer
C. Anabolic agents
48
Petrichor is a term that is associated with :
Answer
A. Earthy smell stimulates the spawning
49
Which of the following is correctly matched?
(i) Golden mahseer – Carassius carassius
(ii) Chocolate Mahseer – Neolissochilus hexagonolepis
(iii) Fringed lipped carp – Labeo fimbriatus
(iv) Pacu – Pygocentrus nattereri
Answer
B. (ii) & (iii) only
50
In Kerala's “One Paddy, One Fish” integrated farming scheme, which fish species is most
commonly cultured along with rice?
Answer
Question Cancelled
51
Match the following :
Group A Group B
(1) Pituitary gland
Answer
A. Synthetic spawning agent
(2) Ovaprim
52
Which of the following is an essential amino acid for the fishes?
Answer
D. Arginine
53
Under the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025, which of the following fishing
practices has been specifically restricted/banned?
Answer
D. Pair trawling
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54
The ideal percentage of organic carbon in pond soil suitable for fish culture is:
Answer
C. 1.5 – 2%
55
The device used Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) to increase settling of waste
particles and to remove the suspended particles is:
Answer
B. Hydrocyclone
56
Ouch ouch disease is caused by eating fish contaminated with :
Answer
C. Cadmium
57
Which shrimp disease has not been reported in India?
Answer
C. AHPND
58
Decapod iridescent virus 1 was reported in :
Answer
D. China
59
Which one of the following is not a “antigen-presenting cell”?
Answer
C. Red blood cells
60
Which is the first immunoglobulin to be produced during a primary immune response?
Answer
B. IgM
61
Immuno-stimulants are effective against ———————.
Answer
C. Overt & sub-clinical diseases
62
Which organ contains the enzyme systems involved in the biotransformation of drugs?
Answer
B. Liver
63
——————— is a measure of its capacity to bind to the receptor.
Answer
C. Affinity
64
Aqualact is a ———————.
Answer
B. Probiotics
65
Non-specific immunity is mediated through :
Answer
B. Leucocyte
66
Which ornamental fish is globally recognized as the 'King of Aquarium Fishes' due to its
vibrant colours and hardy nature?
Answer
B. Discus (Symphysodon Spp.)
67
Which disease is most commonly associated with neon tetras in ornamental aquaculture?
Answer
D. Pleistophora hyphessobryconis
68
Which of the following is a live-bearing ornamental fish?
Answer
B. Swordtail
69
Which body in India is responsible for trade certification in India for export?
Answer
C. EIC
70
Velvet disease in ornamental fish is caused by which organism?
Answer
D. Oodinium pillularis
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71
A heterogeneous fish population is divided into species-based groups before sampling.
Which method is used?
Answer
B. Stratified sampling
72
Fish length data collected from a large population show a symmetric bell-shaped pattern.
Which distribution best describes this?
Answer
C. Normal
73
The general formula for the length-weight relationship in fishes is:
Answer
A. W = aLᵇ
74
A fisheries scientist increases the sample size from 25 to 100 while estimating the mean
fish weight. What happens to the standard error?
Answer
D. Decreases
75
A strong positive correlation is observed between fish length and weight. What does this
imply?
Answer
C. Direct relationship
76
Large sample data is used to test the population mean of fish length. Which test is most
appropriate?
Answer
B. Z-test
77
A researcher takes repeated samples from fish population and computes mean each time.
The distribution of these means is called :
Answer
A. Sampling distribution
78
A regression model is developed to predict fish weight from length. What is the purpose
of this model?
Answer
D. Predict one variable from another
79
A scientist compares variability in fish growth between two ponds. Which test should be
used?
Answer
B. F-test
80
Skewness of the normal distribution is:
Answer
C. Zero
81
Which statement best describes the main objective of extension education?
Answer
D. To bring about voluntary changes in the behaviour and practices of people
82
Which principle of extension education emphasizes involving all family members,
regardless of gender or age, in the family profession or enterprise?
Answer
C. Principle of whole family approach
83
According to the principle of cultural change, extension workers should :
Answer
D. Educate people to desirable cultural changes when cultural practices have a
negative effect on social structure
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84
According to the distinction made by Coombs and Ahmed (1974), which type of education
is described as a “lifelong process” where knowledge and skills are acquired from daily
experiences?
Answer
D. Informal Education
85
In comparing Formal and Extension Education, which of the following is true regarding
their approach to teaching and learning?
Answer
C. Formal education starts with the theoretical and works up to the practical
86
Which of the following is classified as a “Group method” of fisheries extension?
Answer
B. Demonstration
87
Mass methods are particularly useful for:
Answer
C. Creating general awareness among people quickly
88
According to the principles of adult learning, why should adults be motivated to learn
new knowledge and skills?
Answer
C. Because they cannot be ‘taught’ and must have a strong inner motivation
89
Which characteristic is used to classify individuals into adopter categories in the
technology transfer programme?
Answer
B. Innovativeness
90
Which adjective is specifically paired with the characteristic of “Laggards”?
Answer
D. Traditional
91
What are the different ways to measure GDP?
(i) Output Method
(ii) Income Method
(iii) Expenditure Method
Answer
D. All of the above (i), (ii), (iii)
92
Which statement is applicable for long run production function?
(i) All factors are variable
(ii) No Fixed factor
(iii) At least one of the factors remains fixed
Answer
A. Only (i) & (ii)
93
A point where the marginal product is maximum is known as
Answer
A. Point of inflexion
94
The areas of intellectual property that covers under the TRIPS are :
(i) Copyright
(ii) Trademarks
(iii) Geographical indications
Answer
D. All of the above (i), (ii), (iii)
95
Which of the following deals with GMO trials or release in India?
Answer
A. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee under MoEFCC
96
Which of the following statements are true for PM-MKSSY scheme?
(i) It is a Central Sponsored sub-scheme under the PMMSY
(ii) NFDP is created under PM-MKSSY
(iii) The scheme was approved in 2024
(iv) Improving fisheries value chain is one objective of this scheme
Answer
B. Only (ii), (iii) & (iv)
97
Fisheries in India fall under which list of the Constitution
Answer
B. State list
98
Uniform fishing ban is in effect on India’s East Coast from :
Answer
A. April 15 to June 14
99
Which of the following Fisheries Institution’s headquarter is situated in Kochi?
(i) Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
(ii) National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology and Training
(iii) Marine Products Export Development Authority
(iv) Coastal Aquaculture Authority
Answer
A. Only (i), (ii) & (iii)
100
Consider the following Statements for MSME :
(i) Micro enterprise with turnover below 10 CR rupees
(ii) Small enterprise with turnover below 100 CR rupees
(iii) Medium enterprise with turnover below 500 CR rupees
Answer
D. All of the above (i), (ii), (iii) are true
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