WBCS.LIVE practice question

Hilsa Fish, that was recently seen in news, is the national fish of which country?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. India
  2. Bangladesh
  3. Myanmar
  4. Sri Lanka

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bangladesh

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Bangladesh šŸ“š Explanation: The Hilsa fish (Tenualosa ilisha) is celebrated as the official national fish of Bangladesh, holding immense cultural, social, and economic value for the country. The fertile deltaic rivers like the Padma and Meghna produce the bulk of the world's annual Hilsa supply. The fish has also received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Bangladesh. Protection programs and seasonal fishing bans help maintain its population safely.