Ecology at the organismic level is essentially:
1. Physiological ecology
2. Biochemical ecology
3. Anatomical ecology
4. Pathological ecology

Subtopic:  Introduction to Ecology | Introduction to the Chapter |
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As a mechanism of defense against herbivory, Calotropis:
1. Has a large number of thorns
2. Secretes cardiac glycosides
3. Produces a neurotoxin, strychnine
4. Releases a hallucinogen

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Predation |
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A feature of ‘r’ strategists would be:

1.few offspring2.little parental care
3.sigmoid growth curves4.a longer generation time

Subtopic:  Population Dynamic |

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The maximum population size of the species that the environment can sustain indefinitely is called as:

1.biotic potential2.natality
3.environmental resistance4.carrying capacity

Subtopic:  Population Dynamic |
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A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system is termed:

1.  ecosystem 2.  species
3.  biome 4.  population
Subtopic:  Introduction to Ecology |
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The threat of extinction will be highest for:

1.  a very small population in an unstable environment
2.  a moderate-sized population of r strategists
3.  a large population with lots of genetic variabilities
4.  a moderate sized population in a stable environment

Subtopic:  Response of Organisms to Abiotic Factors (OLD NCERT) |
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The growth rate of a natural population equals zero:

1.  when N/K is exactly one
2.  when N nears the carrying capacity of the habitat
3.  when N/K equals zero
4.  when mortality is greater than natality
Subtopic:  Population: Logistic Growth Model |
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The growth of a population is unlikely to be limited by:

1. predation 2. harsh weather
3. disease 4. an abundance of natural resources
Subtopic:  Population Attributes |
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Identify the correct statements about symbiotic relationships:

I:  in a parasitic relationship, one organism is harmed and the other is benefited.
II:  coevolution is a feature of many symbiotic relationships.
III:  a relationship that appears to be commensalism may in fact be mutualistic or parasitic.
IV:  the most efficient type of parasite is one that kills its host.
 
1. I, II and III only 2. I, III and IV only
3. II, III and IV only 4. I, II, III and IV
Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Predation | Population Interactions: Parasitism | Population Interactions: Coevolution |
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Temperature is significant for living organisms as it primarily affects:

1.Body size2.Fertility
3.Enzyme kinetics4.Muscular contraction

Subtopic:  Abiotic Factors: Temperature (OLD NCERT) |
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