The correct answer is (b) 5.367 Thousand M.T.
The total fish production in Uttarakhand in 2021-22 was 5.367 Thousand M.T. This is an increase of 10.5% from the previous year. The main reason for this increase is the expansion of aquaculture in the state. Aquaculture is the farming of fish and other aquatic organisms in controlled environments. It is a major source of fish for human consumption and is also used to produce fishmeal and fish oil.
The state government has been promoting aquaculture as a means of increasing fish production and generating employment. The government has provided subsidies for the construction of fish ponds and has also provided training to farmers on fish farming techniques.
The expansion of aquaculture has had a positive impact on the state’s economy. It has created new jobs and has also helped to improve the livelihoods of farmers. The state government is planning to further expand aquaculture in the coming years.
The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the actual fish production in Uttarakhand in 2021-22.