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Context:

Researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, claimed to have decoded the gene expression pattern of Indian squid (Uroteuthis duvaucelii).

About Indian squid (Uroteuthis duvaucelii)

Category	Details
Scientific Classification	Cephalopod
Physical Features	Color: Light pink-gray body with two large fins. Eight arms and two longer tentacles for capturing prey.
Abilities	Advanced nervous system Problem-solving skills Camouflage and jet propulsion for movement
Preferred Habitat	Coastal and open sea areas in the Indian Ocean. Prefers areas with high dissolved oxygen levels.
Distribution	Indo-Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Arabian Sea. Found from Mozambique to the South China Sea, the Philippine Sea, and north of Taiwan.
Conservation Status (IUCN)	Least Concern

About Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI):

It was established in 1947 under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in India.

In 1967, it joined the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) family and became a leading tropical marine fisheries research institute globally.

Headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.

CMFRI recommendations

Introduction of the Sea Fishing Act: It aims to regulate fishing in areas outside the territorial water, to deal with politics and legislative vacuum.
Institutionalization of regular shares evaluation and the determination of the National Instruction for Ecological Signs of Sea Fishing Resources.
Simplify Open Mariculture with a focus on sustainability.
Implement automated AI mechanisms to estimate the landing and monitoring of fishing vessels.
The focus of research on the deep sea and unconventional fishing sources.
Creates an institutional mechanism for the supervision of deep-sea fishing.
Strengthening insurance for fishermen.

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Source:

THE HINDU

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squid:

It belongs to the class Cephalopoda and has eight arms and two longer tentacles used for capturing prey.
The Indian squid is found in both coastal and open sea areas in the Indian Ocean, particularly in regions with low dissolved oxygen levels.
The species has an advanced nervous system and is known for its problem-solving skills and ability to camouflage.
According to the IUCN, the Indian squid is classified as “Endangered.”

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Indian squid (Uroteuthis duvaucelii) belongs to the class Cephalopoda and has eight arms and two longer tentacles used for capturing prey.

Statement 2 is incorrect: While the Indian squid is found in coastal and open sea areas of the Indian Ocean, it prefers areas with high dissolved oxygen levels, not low.

Statement 3 is correct: The Indian squid has an advanced nervous system and is known for its problem-solving skills and ability to camouflage.

Statement 4 is incorrect: According to the IUCN, the conservation status of the Indian squid is listed as Least Concern, not Endangered.