Topic: factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
Q2. Examine the factors responsible for India’s emergence as a leading inland fisheries producer. Evaluate the significance of inland fisheries for rural livelihoods and the challenges to their sustainable development. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question
India’s emergence as the world’s leading inland fisheries producer and the growing importance of aquatic resources for food security and rural development have brought inland fisheries into focus.
Key Demand of the question
The question requires examining the geographical and economic factors behind India’s rise in inland fisheries. It also demands evaluating their contribution to rural livelihoods and analysing the challenges affecting their sustainable development.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Mention India’s rich inland water resources and recent global leadership in inland fisheries production.
Body
- Factors behind India’s emergence: Explain the role of inland water resources, aquaculture expansion, favourable climate and policy support.
- Significance for rural livelihoods: Discuss employment generation, income diversification, nutritional security and rural economic development.
- Challenges to sustainable development: Highlight issues such as pollution, habitat degradation, climate change and overexploitation of resources.
Conclusion
Emphasise that balancing productivity with ecological sustainability is essential for making inland fisheries a long-term pillar of rural prosperity and food security.
