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BAQ 2 2025 - English

ASSIGNMENT

(Tutor Marked Assignment)

Course Code: BAQ-002

Assignment Code: BAQ-002/TMA/2025

Maximum Marks: 100

1. Differentiate between Macrobrachium rosenbergii and Macrobrachium malcolmsonii. Describe the breeding of M. rosenbergii.

2. Describe briefly the site selection and design of an aquafarm for freshwater fishes.

3. Describe why and how predatory and weed fishes are eradicated from fish culture ponds.

4. Define the pearl, and classify them. Describe the mineralization of pearl.

5. Discuss the technique of hypophysation in details.

6.a) Describe the process of pond construction.

b) Mention the roles of Mahua oil cake and tea seed cake in the removal of unwanted fishes.

7. Write an essay on the biological aspects of Schizothoracids as important fishery resources.

8. Enlist the major types of hatcheries. Give detailed description of any two of them.

9. Describe some of the major parasitic diseases found in fishes.

10. List the names of live bearers and egg layers ornamental fishes. Describe the culture of any one fish from each type of your choice.

 

BAQ 002 (January 2026 - July 2026) - ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT

(Tutor Marked Assignment)

Course Code: BAQ-002

Assignment Code: BAQ-002/TMA/2026

Maximum Marks: 100

1.

a). Give the common names and scientific names of two Indian major carps and one Chinese carp which are cultured in fresh water. If you were given two carps, how will you know which one is male and which one is female by observing (i) the genital aperture/vent, and (ii) the pectoral fins?

b). State the specific features which distinguish a mature female carp from a spawning female carp and a spent female carp.

c). What is meant by 'induced breeding by hypophysation under pond conditions'? Describe the technique.

2.

a). Give an account of (i) hapa hatchery, and (ii) control of aquatic weeds in fishery waters.

b). What do the terms: liming, manuring and stocking of ponds mean? Why are these processes important for fresh water aquaculture? Describe how these processes are carried out.

c). Differentiate between live bearers and egg layers.

3. Write notes on the following:

i). Pearson's square for feed formulation

ii). Nutrient digestibility

iii). Prevention of diseases common in prawn hatcheries

iv). Any two parasites of fin fish and diseases caused by them

v). Parameters of evaluation of fish feed

4.

a). What is a pearl? How is foreign body implanted into an oyster and how does it become a pearl?

b). What is 'live feed'? Highlight the advantages and the importance of live feed culture for hatcheries. Add a note on culture of any one organism used as live feed.

5.

i). How can sewage treatment be carried out with the help of aquaculture?

ii). What is 'Integrated Fish Farming'? State the basic processes involved in preparing the ecosystem for 'Integrated Fish Farming'. Add few sentences on nutritive values of organic material.

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