Question

The scientist/s who developed the hypophysation technique for breeding of Indian major carps for the first time in India ?

• A. S L Hora
• B. T V R Pillay
• C. V G Jhingran
• D. Alikunhi K H and H Choudhri

Hint:

Remember the duo "Alikunhi and Chaudhuri" as the pioneers of induced breeding in India who successfully established the hypophysation technique in 19

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Hypophysation is the technique of injecting fish pituitary gland extract into mature male and female fishes to induce spawning.
This technique is widely applied to freshwater fishes that do not spawn naturally in closed pond environments.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The credit for developing and standardizing the hypophysation technique in India goes to the distinguished fisheries scientists Dr. K. H. Alikunhi and Dr. Hiralal Chaudhuri.
Working at the Central Inland Fisheries Research Sub-station in Angul, Odisha, they systematically conducted experiments using carp pituitary extracts.
Their collaborative efforts culminated in the successful breeding of Indian major carps in July 19
Other scientists mentioned made different contributions:
Dr. S. L. Hora is famous for his work on the biology of riverine fishes and the migration of torrential fishes.
Dr. V. G. Jhingran wrote comprehensive treatises on fish and fisheries of India and contributed to inland aquaculture development.
Dr. T. V. R. Pillay is considered the father of global aquaculture and worked extensively with the FAO.

Step 4: Final Answer:
Dr. K. H. Alikunhi and Dr. Hiralal Chaudhuri developed the hypophysation technique for breeding Indian major carps.