Question

Statement (I) : Seine net is very long net, designed to surround the fish school.
Statement (II) : Beach seine is known as round haul seine.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Remember the operational difference: - Beach seines are hauled to the beach.
- Purse seines are round haul seines operated in open water that are closed at the bottom (pursed) to trap the fish school.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Seine nets are active fishing gears used to catch pelagic fish species by surrounding them.
These nets can be operated from vessels or from the shore, each having distinct configurations and names.
Detailed Explanation:
- Analysis of Statement (I): A seine net is a long net designed to surround schools of fish in open water or near the shore.
It has long wings on either side of a central pocket or bag, allowing it to herd and trap fish.
Therefore, Statement (I) is true.
- Analysis of Statement (II): Seining techniques are divided into beach seining and boat/purse seining.
- Beach seines are set near the shore and hauled directly onto the beach.
- Round haul seines (such as purse seines and lampara nets) are operated in open water from boats, surrounding the fish school in a circle and closing the bottom of the net (pursing) to prevent escape.
Because beach seines are hauled to the shore rather than operated in a round-haul manner in open water, they are not referred to as round haul seines.
Therefore, Statement (II) is incorrect.

Step 2: Final Answer:
Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false, corresponding to option (3).