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
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Frugivorous birds are found in large numbers in tropical forests mainly because of :
1. lack of niche specialisation.
2. higher annual rainfall.
3. availability of fruits throughout the year.
4. temperature conducive for their breeding.
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The amount of biomass or organic matter produced per unit area over a time period by plants during photosynthesis is called:
1. Secondary production
2. Primary production
3. Gross primary production
4. Net primary production
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In the equation GPP – R = NPP,  R represents:
1. Environment factor
2. Respiration losses
3. Radiant energy
4. Retardation factor

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Which ecosystem has the maximum biomass?

1. Grassland ecosystem

2. Pond ecosystem

3. Lake ecosystem

4. Forest ecosystem

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NEET - 2017
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The mass of living material at a tropic level at a particular time is called:

1. gross primary productivity
2. standing state
3. net primary productivity
4. standing crop

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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

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Secondary productivity is the rate of formation of new organic matter by:

1. Parasite

2. Consumer

3. Decomposer

4. Producer

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The biomass available for consumption by the herbivores and the decomposers is called:

1. net primary productivity

2. secondary productivity

3. standing crop

4. gross primary productivity

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Which of the following is expected to have the highest value (gm/m2 /yr) in a grassland ecosystem: 

1. Tertiary production

2. Gross production (GP)

3. Net production (NP)

4. Secondary production 

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AIPMT - 2004
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