Question

Give Geographical Reasons:

Fishing plays an important role in the economy of India.

Answer 1

• India has a coastline of about 7500 km. 
• India is one of the largest producer of fish, both marine and inland
• . Marine fishing accounts for about 40% of the total annual fish production and the remaining 60% is by freshwater fishing.
•  Fisheries help in augmenting food supply, generating employment, raising nutritional level and earning foreign exchange. 
• Fish forms an important part of the diet of many people living in all the coastal states.
• Thus, fishing plays a significant role in the economy of the country.