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): Catla catla (Catla), Labeo rohita (Rohu), Cirrhinus mrigala (Mrigal).
• Exotic Carps: Cyprinus carpio (Common carp), Ctenopharyngodon idella (Grass carp), Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Silver carp).

Step 2: Final Answer:
Among the options, Mrigal carp (Cirrhinus mrigala) is the Indian carp.