Question
Question: Best aquarium is located at A. Vishakhapatnam B. Chennai C. Tarapur, Mumbai D. Z.S.I, Calcut...
Best aquarium is located at
A. Vishakhapatnam
B. Chennai
C. Tarapur, Mumbai
D. Z.S.I, Calcutta
Solution
Hint:- Artificially storage that is made up of glass and varies in the size and shape, comprises the aquatic flora and fauna for reserve or hobby is known as aquarium. The aquarium is a man-made aquatic ecosystem. The aquatic flora and fauna that are kept in the aquarium are hydrophytes, seaweed, fishes, turtles, etc.
Complete step-by-step solution:-
In Vizag, an aquarium is situated named Matsya darshini. It is a tourist spot. Many people cost money. It is not the best aquarium in India. Hence, option A is not right.
In Chennai, a marine aquarium is situated within the Zoological Survey of India. This aquarium comprises 18 tanks where various types of marine animals are kept. It is not the best aquarium in India. So option B is incorrect. In 1951 taraporewala aquarium was situated at the Marine Drive of Mumbai. There are 400 species found. Some species that are found in this aquarium are butterflyfishes, marine eels, Damselfishes, tangs, octopus, alligator, red-eared slider, cichlid, turtle, etc. So option C. Tarapur Mumbai is the correct answer. In Calcutta, the Indian Museum is situated which is considered one of the largest museums in India. ZSI was established in 1916.
So option D is incorrect.
Note:- Taraporewala aquarium is known as India’s oldest aquarium. Every year more than 400000 visitors come to visit the aquarium. It is one of the biggest attractions for tourists. There are over 2000 species of fishes are reserved. The public works department has invested 16.5 crore for the construction of the place. For the aquarium, 7.5 crore is invested. The Department of Fisheries maintains the Taraporewala aquarium.