Question:

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Bull trawling or pair trawling is a specialized trawling method in which the mouth of the trawl is kept open by means of pair trawlers towing apart.
Statement II: In Japan Bull is known as pareja trawling.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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Pair trawling is extremely efficient but also controversial due to its high catch capacity and potential for overfishing. It is often used for catching pelagic species like Mackerel.
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
  • Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
  • Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Pair trawling (also known as Bull trawling) is a method where a single large net is towed by two separate boats moving in parallel. This eliminates the need for otter boards (which are used in single-boat trawling to keep the net mouth open) and allows for a much larger net opening and more efficient capture of fast-swimming fish.
Detailed Explanation:
Analysis of Statement I: In pair trawling, the horizontal opening of the net mouth is maintained by the distance between the two towing vessels. By "towing apart," the vessels keep the net spread wide. This is a correct technical description of the gear operation. Therefore, Statement I is correct.

Analysis of Statement II: "Pareja" is the Spanish word for "pair" or "couple." The term "Pareja trawling" is a traditional Spanish name for pair trawling, originating from the highly developed pair trawl fisheries of the Spanish Atlantic and Mediterranean. It is not a Japanese term. In Japan, pair trawling is referred to differently (e.g., Nise-sokobiki). Therefore, Statement II is incorrect due to the geographic misattribution.

Step 2: Final Answer:

Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect as "Pareja" is a Spanish term, not Japanese.
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