Q177 / 180 · AIIMS 2004 · Zoology

Assertion : Fish meal is a rich source of protein for cattle and poultry. Reason : Fish meal is produced from non-edible parts of fishes like fins, tail etc.

  • A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • Correct answer
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

The fish meal is prepared from the wastes of fish oil or canning industry or from the whole fish of non-oil type. The protein content of this meal is highly digestable, nutritive and of biological importance. Fish meal is also used for domestic animals like pigs, poultry, cattle etc.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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