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:
Statement I: Decomposition is a process in which the detritus is degraded into simpler substances by microbes.
Statement II: Decomposition is faster if the detritus is rich in lignin and chitin.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. Statement I is correct incorrect but statement II is correct.
2. Both statement I and II are correct.
3. Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
4. Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect. 
Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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Which one of the following will accelerate phosphorus cycle?
1. Rainfall and storms
2. Burning of fossil fuels
3. Volcanic activity
4. Weathering of rocks

Subtopic:  Mineral Cycling & Ecosystem Services (OLD NCERT) |
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Detritivores breakdown detritus into smaller particles. This process is called:
1. Decomposition 2. Catabolism
3. Fragmentation 4. Humification
Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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Identify the correct set of statements with regard to the properties of humus.

(a) Highly resistant to microbial action 
(b) Dark-colored amorphous substance 
(c) End product of detritus food chain 
(d) Reservoir of nutrients 
(e) Undergoes decomposition very fast 


Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (a), (b), and (d) only 
2. (a),(b) and (e) only 
3. (a) and (b) only 
4. (b), (c), and (a)

Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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Which of the following is not correct regarding the decomposition of wastes? 

(a) Low temperature inhibits decomposition
(b) Warm and moist environment favors the process 
(c) The process is anaerobic 
(d) It is slower if detritus is rich in proteins and carbohydrates 
(e) Detritus is degraded into simpler inorganic substance by fungal and bacterial enzymes 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

1. (b) and (c) only  2. (c) (a) and (d) only 
3. (c) and (d) only 4. (c) (d) and (e) only
Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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Given below are two statements: 

Statement I: Pyramid of energy is always upright and is the most efficient.
Statement II:  Pyramid of biomass in sea is generally inverted.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: 
1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. 
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Subtopic:  Ecological Pyramids |
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The pioneer species in a hydrarch succession are :
1. Free-floating angiosperms
2. Submerged rooted plants
3. Phytoplanktons
4. Filamentous algae
Subtopic:  Ecological Succession (OLD NCERT) |
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