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Government Regulation: Enforce fishing bans during breeding seasons and
limit catch sizes.
Research and Innovation: Improve hatcheries, feed, and disease control for
farmed fish.
Sample 2-mark Question:
Sample 4-mark Question:
Q: Name two methods used in marine fishing in Pakistan.
A: Trawling and gill netting.
Q: Explain why marine fishing is important for the economy of Pakistan. A:
Marine fishing provides employment to thousands of fishermen along the
coasts. It also earns valuable foreign exchange through exports of shrimp,
tuna, and pomfret. Additionally, it supplies fish for domestic consumption and
supports industries such as fish processing and boat building.
Sample 2-mark Question:
Q: Name two inland fishing areas in Pakistan.
A: Manchar Lake and the River Indus.
Sample 4-mark Question:
Q: Explain why inland fishing is increasing in Pakistan.
A: Fish farming has expanded in Punjab and Sindh due to controlled
conditions, higher yields, and government support. Overfishing and pollution
in marine waters have also pushed inland aquaculture as an alternative to
meet growing demand.