environment medium MCQ

Which traditional fishing practice in Kerala uses bamboo structures to catch fish sustainably during monsoon?

  1. Trawling
  2. Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala)
  3. Dynamite fishing
  4. Bottom trawling

Answer: Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala)

These stationary lift nets, introduced centuries ago, allow selective fishing with minimal bycatch and are an example of traditional sustainable fishing technology.

Topic Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC