In the equation 

GPP is Gross Primary Productivity  NPP is net Primary Productivity R here is ___________
1. Reproductive allocation 
2. Photosynthetically active radiation 
3. Respiratory quotient 
4. Respiratory loss

Subtopic:  Ecosystem Productivity |
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Identify the correct Statements :
A: Detrivores perform fragmentation.
B: The humus is further degraded by some microbes during mineranlization.
C: Water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil and get precipitated by a process called leaching.
D: The detritus food chain begins with living organisms.
E: Earthworms break down detritus into smaller particles by a process called catabolism.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. D, E, A only  2. A, B, C only
3. B, C, D only  4. C, D, E only
Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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Match List - I with List - II
List - I List - II
(A) Hydrarch succession (I) Gradual change in the species composition
(B) Xerarch succession (II) Faster and climax reached quickly
(C) Ecological succession (III) Lichens to mesic conditions
(D) Secondary succession (IV) Phytoplankton to mesic conditions
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
1. IV II III I
2. III I IV II
3. I IV II III
4. IV III I II
Subtopic:  Ecological Succession (OLD NCERT) |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Lichens are the first organisms to colonise bare rocks hence are ecologically important 
Reason (R): Lichens are symbiotic association between two heterotrophs 
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.


 
Subtopic:  Ecological Succession (OLD NCERT) |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A):  No energy that is trapped into an organism remains in it for ever.
Reason (R): The energy trapped by producers is either passed on to a consumer or the organism dies.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Animals are called consumers or heterotrophs.
Reason (R): All animals depend on plants directly or indirectly for their food needs.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): The base of a pyramid is broad and it narrows down at the apex
Reason (R): Shape of pyramid may vary with the food or energy relationship between organisms at different trophic level.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Ecological Pyramids |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A):  The pyramid of biomass in sea is generally inverted.
Reason (R): The biomass of fishes far exceeds than that of phytoplankton
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.


 
Subtopic:  Ecological Pyramids |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Pyramid of energy is always upright, can never be inverted.
Reason (R): When energy flows from a particular trophic level to the next trophic level, some energy is always lost as heat at each step.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.

 
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Succession and evolution would have been parallel process.
Reason (R): The present day communities in the world have come to be because of succession that has occurred over millions of years since life started on the earth.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.

 
Subtopic:  Ecological Succession (OLD NCERT) |
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