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Q. No.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)
Which one of the following processes during decomposition is correctly described?
| 1. | Humanification-Leads to the accumulation of a dark-coloured substance in humans which undergoes microbial action at a very fast rate |
| 2. | Catabolism-Last step decomposition under fully anaerobic condition |
| 3. | Leaching-Water soluble inorganic nutrients rise to the top layers of the soil |
| 4. | Fragmentation-Carried out by organisms such as earthworms |
Pheretima and its close relatives derive nourishment from:
1. Sugarcane roots
2. Decaying fallen leaves and soil organic matter
3. Soil insects
4. Small pieces of fresh fallen leaves of maize
The breakdown of detritus into smaller particles by earthworm is a process called:
1. Catabolism
2. Humification
3. Fragmentation
4. Mineralisation
1. low moisture content
2. poor nitrogen content
3. anaerobic environment around them
4. low cellulose content
Plants are decomposed by:
1. Monera and fungi
2. Fungi and plants
3. Protista and Animalia
4. Anibalia and Mogna
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