Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence:
The farmers turned the old village pond into a centre for ______, and now they sell rohu and catla in the town market.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Pisciculture
Complete sentence: The farmers turned the old village pond into a centre for pisciculture, and now they sell rohu and catla in the town market.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Floriculture | the growing of flowers for sale | Farmers near Bengaluru earn well from floriculture by selling roses to big cities. |
| (2) Aviculture | the keeping and breeding of birds | Mr Fernandes took up aviculture after he retired and now breeds parrots and lovebirds. |
| (3) Pisciculture (answer) | the breeding and rearing of fish | Under a state scheme, Manoj got a loan to start pisciculture in two small tanks. |
| (4) Viticulture | the growing of grapes | Nashik is known for viticulture, and its grapes are sent all over India. |