Question

An uniform ban on fishing by all fishing vessels in the EEZ beyond territorial waters is imposed along the East coast for the year 2021 is from

• A. \(1^{st}\) April to \(31^{st}\) May
• B. \(15^{th}\) April to \(14^{th}\) June
• C. \(1^{st}\) May to \(30^{th}\) June
• D. \(1^{st}\) June to \(31^{st}\) July

Hint:

Remember the dates:
- East Coast ban starts earlier (mid-April to mid-June).
- West Coast ban starts later (June to July) because the southwest monsoon onset happens first on the west coast.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
To conserve marine resources and allow spawning without disturbance, the Government of India implements an annual uniform fishing ban (monsoon fishing ban) in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on both coasts.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The fishing ban lasts for 61 days on both coasts:
- East Coast: Imposed annually from \(15^{th}\) April to \(14^{th}\) June.
- West Coast: Imposed annually from \(1^{st}\) June to \(31^{st}\) July.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The ban along the East coast is from \(15^{th}\) April to \(14^{th}\) June, which is option (B).