Question

Total fish production in India in 2020-21 was

• A. 142.56 lakh tonnes
• B. 154.69 lakh tonnes
• C. 162.48 lakh tonnes
• D. 172.60 lakh tonnes

Hint:

India is among the top fish-producing nations globally. Fish production consistently exceeds 150 lakh tonnes annually—track government reports to stay updated with sector trends.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

According to official data published by the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, the total fish production in India for the year 2020–21 was approximately 162.48 lakh tonnes. This includes both inland and marine fish production. Such data is vital for policy planning, aquaculture development, and assessing food security initiatives. Always refer to government publications like the {Annual Report of the Department of Fisheries for the most accurate and updated figures.

Answer 2

Trend-based reasoning:
Rather than quoting the figure directly, place it within India's fish production trend. Total fish production has been on a steady upward trajectory through the late 2010s and early 2020s, driven by the growth of inland aquaculture under schemes like the Blue Revolution and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. The lowest option, 142.56 lakh tonnes, corresponds more closely to production a couple of years earlier in this trend, while the highest option, 172.60 lakh tonnes, corresponds to a later year after further growth.
Positioned between these, in the year 2020-21 itself, official Department of Fisheries figures place total production at approximately 162.48 lakh tonnes, consistent with the steady year-on-year rise - confirming option (3).