How to Raise Shrimp
  • 1. What is the ideal salinity level for most shrimp farming operations?
A) 35-45 ppt
B) 0-5 ppt
C) 15-25 ppt
D) 50-60 ppt
  • 2. What is the best type of water for shrimp farming?
A) Lake water
B) Tap water
C) Distilled water
D) Filtered seawater
  • 3. What is the ideal temperature range for shrimp growth?
A) 15-20°C
B) 35-40°C
C) 28-32°C
D) 5-10°C
  • 4. What is the primary food source for shrimp in aquaculture?
A) Leftover vegetables
B) Human food scraps
C) Commercial shrimp feed
D) Algae only
  • 5. What is the term for newly hatched shrimp larvae?
A) Fry
B) Juveniles
C) Nauplii
D) Fingerlings
  • 6. Which of these is a common disease affecting shrimp?
A) Measles
B) White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV)
C) Chickenpox
D) The Common Cold
  • 7. What is the purpose of aeration in shrimp farming ponds?
A) To filter the water
B) To add nutrients
C) To increase dissolved oxygen levels
D) To cool the water
  • 8. What is the ideal pH range for shrimp farming water?
A) 5.0-6.0
B) 1.0-2.0
C) 7.5-8.5
D) 9.0-10.0
  • 9. Which of these is a key factor in site selection for shrimp farms?
A) Heavy industrial area
B) High elevation
C) Desert location
D) Proximity to a clean water source
  • 10. What is a common method for preventing disease outbreaks in shrimp farms?
A) Overstocking the ponds
B) Using unsterilized equipment
C) Biosecurity measures
D) Ignoring water quality
  • 11. What does 'ppm' stand for when measuring water parameters?
A) Pints per month
B) Pixels per meter
C) Parts per million
D) Pounds per minute
  • 12. What is the role of probiotics in shrimp farming?
A) Improve gut health and disease resistance
B) Kill all bacteria
C) Color the shrimp
D) Make the shrimp grow larger instantly
  • 13. What is the purpose of a settling pond in a shrimp farm?
A) To store harvested shrimp
B) To raise fish
C) To grow algae
D) To remove sediment and solids from the water
  • 14. Which shrimp species is most commonly farmed worldwide?
A) Tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon)
B) Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
C) Rock shrimp (Sicyonia brevirostris)
D) Giant river prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)
  • 15. What is the importance of monitoring ammonia levels in shrimp ponds?
A) Ammonia has no effect on shrimp
B) High levels are toxic to shrimp
C) Ammonia is beneficial for shrimp growth
D) Ammonia improves water clarity
  • 16. What is a raceway system in shrimp farming?
A) A water filtration system
B) A shrimp harvesting technique
C) A type of shrimp feed
D) A long, narrow channel for shrimp culture
  • 17. What is the harvesting method where ponds are completely drained?
A) Selective harvest
B) Partial harvest
C) Continuous harvest
D) Complete harvest
  • 18. What is the term for the outer shell of a shrimp?
A) Scales
B) Exoskeleton
C) Endoskeleton
D) Skin
  • 19. Which of these is a good practice for sustainable shrimp farming?
A) Proper waste management
B) Clearing mangrove forests
C) Releasing untreated wastewater
D) Using excessive antibiotics
  • 20. What is the role of calcium in shrimp growth?
A) Muscle development
B) Digestion
C) Shell formation
D) Vision
  • 21. What is biofloc technology (BFT) in shrimp farming?
A) A way to genetically modify shrimp
B) A system that uses microbial communities to improve water quality
C) A system of farming shrimp in rice paddies
D) A method of feeding shrimp only algae
  • 22. What is the main purpose of quarantine tanks for shrimp?
A) To breed shrimp
B) To isolate new shrimp and prevent disease spread
C) To filter water
D) To grow algae
  • 23. What instrument is used to measure salinity?
A) Refractometer
B) pH meter
C) Microscope
D) Thermometer
  • 24. What are postlarvae (PL) in shrimp farming?
A) Young shrimp ready for stocking in ponds
B) Eggs of shrimp
C) Adult shrimp ready for harvest
D) Shrimp diseases
  • 25. Which of these is an environmental concern related to shrimp farming?
A) Destruction of mangrove forests
B) Improved water quality
C) Carbon sequestration
D) Increased biodiversity
  • 26. What does FCR stand for in shrimp farming?
A) Feed Conversion Ratio
B) Freshness Control Regulation
C) Farm Cost Reduction
D) Fish Consumption Rate
  • 27. What is the purpose of using lime in shrimp ponds?
A) To feed the shrimp
B) To make the water colder
C) To kill algae
D) To adjust pH and improve water quality
  • 28. Which stage of shrimp lifecycle comes after nauplius?
A) Zoea
B) Adult
C) Mysis
D) Postlarva
  • 29. What is a common method to control bird predation in shrimp ponds?
A) Ignoring the problem
B) Poisoning
C) Netting
D) Introducing more predators
  • 30. What is the best time to harvest shrimp?
A) When the water is coldest
B) Immediately after stocking
C) During a disease outbreak
D) When they reach market size
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