Sustainable fisheries and marine management – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and C are correct because they capture the main elements of sustainable fisheries: avoiding overfishing and destructive gear, using protected areas for recovery and involving communities in management. Statement D is incorrect since modern fisheries management increasingly follows an ecosystem approach rather than focusing only on short-term yields. Therefore, the combination A, B and C only is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete as it includes only A and B and omits C. Without community co-management, the social and institutional dimensions of sustainable fisheries are underrepresented.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it lists only B and C and leaves out A. While B and C are true, A is fundamental in explaining why sustainability is needed in the first place, as overfishing and habitat damage drive the problem.

Option C:
Option C is correct as it groups all accurate statements and excludes D, which conflicts with the ecosystem-based approach advocated in this unit. It reflects ecological, institutional and community aspects of sustainable fisheries.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect as it combines A with C and D and treats D as correct. Including D would suggest that sustainable management deliberately ignores ecosystem considerations, which is the opposite of current best practice.