The correct answer is: a) Neighboring states.
Punjab is a state in northwestern India. It is bordered by the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Punjab also shares a border with Pakistan.
Punjab is a major producer of fish. In 2019, Punjab produced 1.2 million tonnes of fish. The majority of this fish is consumed domestically, but a small amount is also exported.
The main export markets for Punjab’s fish are the neighboring states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. These states have a large population of Hindus, who do not eat beef. Fish is a popular alternative to beef, and Punjab’s fish is considered to be of high quality.
Punjab also exports a small amount of fish to European countries, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. However, these markets are not as important as the neighboring states.
The following are brief descriptions of each option:
- Neighboring states: Punjab exports fish primarily to the neighboring states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
- European countries: Punjab exports a small amount of fish to European countries, but this market is not as important as the neighboring states.
- Middle Eastern countries: Punjab exports a small amount of fish to the Middle East, but this market is not as important as the neighboring states.
- Southeast Asian countries: Punjab exports a small amount of fish to Southeast Asia, but this market is not as important as the neighboring states.