With respect to fish production in India the west coast has 75 of marine fish landings whereas...........

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With respect to fish production in India, the west coast has 75% of marine fish landings whereas only 25% on the east coast. Consider the following possible reasons for the difference and which among the following is/are correct?

1. West coast has more upwelling than the east.

2. Though east coast has more fishermen, their productivity is low.

3. West coast production is largely from mechanized sector unlike the east

4. West coast has longer fishing season than the east.

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Explanation:

Statement 1: The Kerala Coast largely experiences significant upwelling during the southwest monsoon period (June to September), resulting in abundant
Phytoplankton and zooplankton.
Statement 2: Only one third of full-time fishermen are located on India’s east coast, while two thirds are from the west coast Only.
Statement 3: While traditional catamarans are common along the east coast, most
Fisheries production from the west coast is derived from the mechanized sector.
Statement 4: Fisheries in the backwaters and estuaries of west coast tend to be
Undertaken throughout the year whereas the marine coastal fishery (mostly in east coast) is seasonal with a regulated, variable closed season during the monsoon period.