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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