Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biodiversity and Conservation

Question:

Which of the following fish is being illegally introduced for aquaculture purposes and is posing a threat to the indigenous catfishes of Indian rivers?

Options:

Clarias gariepinus

Nile perch

Clarias batrachus

Protopterus

Correct Answer:

Clarias gariepinus

Explanation:

Clarias gariepinus is being illegally introduced for aquaculture purposes and is posing a threat to the indigenous catfishes of Indian rivers.