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    Which of the following is/are correct about the Indian Shad?
    I. In January 2017 the West Bengal Govt. Gave legal protection to Hilsa Fish to stabilize its declining population.
    II. Hilsa or the Indian Shad is the first fish variety in India to get legal protection.
    III. It is the national fish of Pakistan.
    Select the correct answer from the following codes:

    A) Only I & II                    

    B) Only III

    C) Only II & III                  

    D) All of the above

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The Indian Shad or Hilsa fish is on the verge of extinction, therefore the West Bengal govt. In January 2017 gave a legal protection to it. It will become the first fish variety in India to get legal protection. It is the national fish of Bangladesh. Therefore, option [a] is correct while option [b] is wrong and [c] partially correct. Option [d] is wrong.


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