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“Janos” is a kind of fixed net used for trapping fishes in:
Question

“Janos” is a kind of fixed net used for trapping fishes in:

A.

Chilika

B.

Pulicat

C.

Velar

D.

Cochin backwaters

Correct option is A


Correct Answer: (a) Chilika
Explanation:
→ Janos is a traditional fixed net/trap employed in Chilika Lake fisheries to exploit its tidal and lagoonal fish movements.
→ Fixed gear designs there are adapted to the lake’s hydrodynamics and species composition.
Information Booster:
→ Chilika supports multiple artisanal gear types; Janos is regionally specific.
Additional Information (Other Options):
(b),(c),(d): These areas use other traditional nets (e.g., stake nets, bag nets), but Janos is associated with Chilika.

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