Question

Indian carp is

• A. Common carp
• B. Mrigal carp
• C. Grass carp
• D. Silver carp

Hint:

{Composite Fish Culture} uses a combination of these: - Catla (Surface feeder) - Rohu (Column feeder) - Mrigal/Common Carp (Bottom feeder)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Classify Carps:
Carps used in aquaculture in India are classified into two groups:
Indigenous (Indian Major Carps): \textit{Catla catla} (Catla), \textit{Labeo rohita} (Rohu), \textit{Cirrhinus mrigala (Mrigal)}.
Exotic Carps: \textit{Cyprinus carpio} (Common carp), \textit{Ctenopharyngodon idella} (Grass carp), \textit{Hypophthalmichthys molitrix} (Silver carp).

Step 2: Final Answer:
Among the options, Mrigal carp is the Indian carp.