51.
In a biotic community, the primary consumers are
A
carnivores
B
omnivores
C
detritivores
D
herbivores
Answer :
herbivores
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52.
The main role of bacteria in the carbon cycle involves
A
photosynthesis
B
chemosynthesis
C
digestion or breakdown of organic compounds
D
assimilation of nitrogenous compounds
Answer :
digestion or breakdown of organic compounds
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53.
In relation to Gross primary productivity and Net primary productivity of an ecosystem, which one of the following statements is correct?
A
Gross primary productivity is always more than net primary productivity
B
Gross primary productivity and Net primary productivity are one and same
C
There is no relationship between Gross primary productivity and Net primary productivity
D
Gross primary productivity is always less than net primary productivity
Answer :
Gross primary productivity is always more than net primary productivity
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54.
Bamboo plant is growing in a fir forest then what will be the trophic level of it?
A
First trophic level $$\left( {{T_1}} \right)$$
B
Second trophic level $$\left( {{T_2}} \right)$$
C
Third trophic level $$\left( {{T_3}} \right)$$
D
Fourth trophic level $$\left( {{T_4}} \right)$$
Answer :
First trophic level $$\left( {{T_1}} \right)$$
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55.
Identify the possible link $$"A"$$ in the following food chain :
Plant $$ \to $$ insect - frog $$ \to $$ $$"A"$$ $$ \to $$ Eagle
A
Rabbit
B
WoIf
C
Cobra
D
Parrot
Answer :
Cobra
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56.
If we completely remove the decomposers from an ecosystem, its functioning will be adversely affected, because
A
energy flow will be blocked
B
herbivores will not receive solar energy
C
mineral movement will be blocked
D
rate of decomposition will be very high
Answer :
mineral movement will be blocked
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57.
Secondary productivity is rate of formation of new organic matter by
A
Parasite
B
Consumer
C
Decomposer
D
Producer
Answer :
Consumer
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58.
An association of individuals of different species living in the same habitat and having functional interactions is:
A
Biotic community
B
Ecosystem
C
Population
D
Ecological niche
Answer :
Biotic community
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59.
Which of the following pairs is a sedimentary type of biogeochemical cycle?
A
oxygen and nitrogen
B
phosphorus and sulphur
C
phosphorus and nitrogen
D
phosphorus and carbon dioxide
Answer :
phosphorus and sulphur
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60.
The biomass available for consumption by the herbivores and the decomposers is called:
A
net primary productivity
B
secondary productivity
C
standing crop
D
gross primary productivity
Answer :
net primary productivity
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