In which of the following, do both pairs have the correct combination?
| 1. | Gaseous nutrient cycle Sedimentary nutrient cycle |
Carbon and nitrogen Sulphur and phosphorous |
| 2. | Gaseous nutrient cycle Sedimentary nutrient cycle |
Carbon and sulphur Nitrogen and phosphorus |
| 3. | Gaseous nutrient cycle Sedimentary nutrient cycle |
Nitrogen and sulphur Carbon and phosphorous |
| 4. | Gaseous nutrient cycle Sedimentary nutrient cycle |
Sulphur and phosphorous Carbon and nitrogen |
During ecological succession:
| 1. | gradual and predictable change in the composition of species occurs in a given area. |
| 2. | establishment of a new biotic community is very fast in its primary phase. |
| 3. | the number and types of animals are constant. |
| 4. | changes lead to a community that is in equilibrium with the environment and is called a pioneer community. |
The vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels in a biotic community is known as:
Secondary succession takes place on/in:
The mass of living material at a tropic level at a particular time is called:
In an ecosystem, the rate of production of organic matter during photosynthesis is termed as:
1. net primary productivity
2. gross primary productivity
3. secondary productivity
4. net productivity
Match the following and select the correct option:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Earthworm | (i) | Pioneer species |
| (b) | Succession | (ii) | Detrivore |
| (c) | Ecosystem service | (iii) | Natality |
| (d) | Population growth | (iv) | Pollination |
1. A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
2. A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
3. A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(i)
4. A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)
Given below is a simplified model of phosphorus cycling in a terrestrial ecosystem with four blanks (A-D). Identify the blanks.
| A | B | C | D | |
| 1. | Rock minerals | Detritus | Litter fall | Producers |
| 2. | Litter | Producers | Rock minerals | Detritus |
| 3. | Detritus | Rock minerals | Producers | Litter fall |
| 4 | Producers | Litter fall | Rock minerals | Detritus |
If 20 J of energy is trapped at the producer level, then how much energy will be available to peacocks as food in the following chain?
Plant → mice → snake → peacock
| 1. | 0.02 J | 2. | 0.002 J |
| 3. | 0.2 J | 4. | 0.0002 J |