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