Inland fisheries in India: Identify the factors that have hindered full exploitation of inland fisheries over the last five decades. Statements: Silting and pollution of inland water bodies Deforestation in the catchment areas of rivers Lack of marketing and post-harvest facilities Choose the correct code.

Given data

• Three impediments listed: (1) silting/pollution, (2) catchment deforestation, (3) marketing gaps.

Concept/Approach
Each listed factor reduces inland fish productivity—habitat degradation (1, 2) and weak value chains/market linkages (3).

Reasoning
• Siltation and pollution degrade habitats, lower dissolved oxygen, and affect spawning.• Deforestation accelerates erosion → silt inflows.• Poor cold-chain/markets depress incentives and raise losses.

Final Answer
1, 2 and 3