‘Economic Zoology’ deals with the application of zoological knowledge for the benefit of mankind. It is a specialized branch of zoology which deals with the animal world that is associated with the economy, health and welfare of humans.

The present book ‘Economic Zoology’ contains more than 1400 multiple choice questions on various aspects of applied zoology like fish farming, prawn farming, Aquarium keeping, pearl culture Dairy farming, Lac culture, Vermitechnology, Apiculture, Sericulture, Poultry farming etc.

The present book been specially developed keeping in mind the requirements of students,exam-aspirants and other readers with academic as well as competitions’ point of view.The book is especially useful for the aspirants of various competitive examinations where objective applied zoology forms an essential part of zoology forms as essential part of the examination.The main aim of the book is to present the specialized subject of applied zoology in an objective and reader -friendly manner to make the readers study and practice numerous questions on its various topics thoroughly.The book comprises a wide spectrum of question,covering all important topics which are frequently asked in various examinations.

The book will act as an efficient tool to test your knowledge of the subject and preparation of the exam.The present book is the outcome of sincere efforts made by authors since last 3 years to bring ample number of multiple-choicequestions. It will definitely provide ready reference to the students, researchers and teachers and will cover state and central civil service examinations, JRF, SRF, NET, SET and other allied examinations as well.

Dr. V. B. Sakhare: is Principal of Yogeshwari Mahavidyalaya,Ambajogai (Maharashtra). He has 26 years’ experience as an outstanding teacher and researcher and has done pioneering work in the field of Reservoir Fisheries, Limnology and Fish Biology. Prof.Sakhare has successfully organized more than 7 conferences and workshops.

Prof. Sakhare is member of Board of Studies in Zoology of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Walchand College of Arts and Science, Solapur (Autonomous college).Prof. Sakhare has authored/edited more than 45 books. He is a recognized research guide of Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, and Solapur University, Solapur.

His exemplary qualifications and experience in the field of ‘Inland Fisheries’ has benefited to several students as well as fish farmers and produced 4 Doctoral candidates, as also led to publications to spread his knowledge across diaspora.

Dr. A. D. Chalak: is working as Assistant Professor in Department of Zoology at Late Shankarrao Gutte Mahavidyalaya, Dharmapuri (Maharashtra). She obtained her Ph.D. from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. She has more than seven years teaching and research experience. She is a recognized research guide of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. Dr. Chalak is also working as Associate Editor of an international journal ‘Ecology and Fisheries’ (ISSN 0974-6323). She has published morethan 20 research papers and five books. She also organized ‘Student Solar Ambassador Workshop’ on 2nd October 2019.

Dr. B. Vasanthkumar: is presently working as Professor and Head of the Department of Zoology at Department of Zoology,Sir M.V. Government Science Degree College,Bhadravathi (Karnataka). He is recipient of summer research fellowship of Indian Academy of Science for year 2014 and 2017-18.He has published more than 70 research papers in the national and international journals and more than 60 popular science articles in different aspects of ecology and environment. He has also published 12 text books for under graduate students of Karnataka University, Dharwad. He is co-author of  reference books like ‘Aquatic Ecosystem and its management’ ‘Applied Ecology’ ‘Advances in Aquatic Ecology (Volume 7&8)’ and ‘Emerging Trends in Fisheries and Aquaculture’. Dr.Vasanthkumar also guided four students for M.Phil.

Preface, 1. Fish Farming, 2. Freshwater Prawn Farming,3. Aquariun Keeping, 4. Live Feed Culture, 5. Pearl Culture,6. Corals and Coral Reefs,7. Dairy Science ,8. Poultry Keeping ,9. Apiculture, 10. Sericulture, 11.Vermitechnology, 12. Lac Culture