Question

Which among the following fishery management practice is NOT in vogue in India?

• A. Mesh size regulation
• B. Closed area
• C. Closed season
• D. Quota system

Hint:

Fishery Management in India: Implemented = Closed Season (Monsoon ban), Mesh size regulation, Closed areas. NOT Implemented = QUOTA SYSTEM ITQs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Marine fisheries management instruments in India: open-access governance utilizes input controls (seasonal monsoon bans, mesh size regulations, closed nursery areas) while output controls (Individual Transferable Quotas TAC quotas) are not implemented.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
In Indian marine fisheries governance and maritime zone regulations (MFRA):
1. Management Measures in Vogue in India (Input Controls):
- Closed Season (C): Annual uniform monsoon fishing ban (61 days on East and West coasts).
- Mesh Size Regulation (A): Minimum mesh size specifications (e.g., $35\text{ mm}$ cod-ends for trawls) to prevent growth overfishing.
- Closed Areas Marine Protected Areas (B): Marine sanctuaries (e.g., Gahirmatha turtle sanctuary).
2. Not in Vogue in India (Output Controls): D. Quota System (Total Allowable Catch [TAC] Individual Transferable Quotas [ITQs]) is not implemented in India due to the multispecies, multigear, small-scale tropical open-access nature of Indian fisheries.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Therefore, Quota system is NOT in vogue in India, corresponding to option (D).