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1 In an ecosystem, if the Net Primary Productivity (NPP) 6 If 20 J of energy is trapped at the producer level, then
of first trophic level is 100x (kcal m ) yr , what would be
−2 −1
how much energy will be available to peacocks as food in the
the GPP (Gross Primary Productivity) of the third trophic following chain?
level of the same ecosystem? Plant → mice → snake → peacock
1. x (kcal m ) yr
−2 −1
1. 0.02 J 2. 0.002 J
2. 10x (kcal m ) yr−2 −1
3. 0.2 J 4. 0.0002 J
100x
3. (kcal m
−2
) yr
−1

Given below are two statements:

x
3x 7
4. (kcal m
−2
) yr
−1
Decomposition is a process in which the
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Statement I: detritus is degraded into simpler substances
2 The amount of biomass or organic matter produced per by microbes.
unit area over a time period by plants during photosynthesis is Decomposition is faster if the detritus is rich
Statement II:
called: in lignin and chitin.
1. Secondary production
2. Primary production In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer
3. Gross primary production from the options given below:
4. Net primary production 1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
3 Which of the following is not correct regarding the 3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
decomposition of wastes? 4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(a) Low temperature inhibits decomposition
(b) Warm and moist environment favors the process 8 The rate of decomposition is faster in the ecosystem due
(c) The process is anaerobic to the following factors, except:
It is slower if detritus is rich in proteins and 1. Detritus rich in sugars
(d)
carbohydrates 2. Warm and moist environment
Detritus is degraded into simpler inorganic substance by 3. Presence of aerobic soil microbes
(e)
fungal and bacterial enzymes 4. Detritus richer in lignin and chitin

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: In an ecosystem, the rate of production of organic matter
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1. (b) and (c) only 2. (c), (a) and (d) only
during photosynthesis is termed as:
3. (c) and (d) only 4. (c), (d) and (e) only
1. net primary productivity
2. gross primary productivity
4 Which one of the following is not a limitation of
3. secondary productivity
ecological pyramids? 4. net productivity
Saprophytes are not given any place in ecological
1. Detritivores breakdown detritus into smaller particles.
pyramids 10
It assumes a simple food chain that, almost, never exists in This process is called:
2.
nature 1. Decomposition 2. Catabolism
3. It accommodates a food web 3. Fragmentation 4. Humification
It does not take into account the same species belonging to
4.
two or more trophic levels 11 The rate of formation of new organic matter by rabbits in
grassland is called:
5 The mass of living material at a tropic level at a
1. Secondary productivity
particular time is called: 2. Net primary productivity
1. gross primary productivity 3. Gross primary productivity
2. standing state 4. Net productivity
3. net primary productivity
4. standing crop

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12 Which one of the following processes during 16 Identify the correct statements:
decomposition is correctly described? A: Detrivores perform fragmentation.
Humanification-Leads to the accumulation of a dark- The humus is further degraded by some microbes during
1. coloured substance in humans which undergoes microbial B:
mineralization.
action at a very fast rate Water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil
Catabolism-Last step decomposition under fully anaerobic C:
2. and get precipitated by a process called leaching.
condition D: The detritus food chain begins with living organisms.
Leaching-Water soluble inorganic nutrients rise to the top Earthworms break down detritus into smaller particles by
3. E:
layers of the soil a process called catabolism.
Fragmentation-Carried out by organisms such as
4.
earthworms Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. D, E, A only 2. A, B, C only
13 When a man eats fish which feeds on zooplankton which
3. B, C, D only 4. C, D, E only
has eaten small plants, the producer in the chain is:
1. Small plants Which of the following statements is incorrect?
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2. Fish
3. Man 1. Biomass decreases from first to fourth trophic level.
4. Zooplankton Energy content gradually increases from first to fourth
2.
trophic level.
14 Given below are two statements Number of individuals decreases from first trophic level to
3.
The rate of decomposition is not related to fourth trophic level.
Statement Energy content gradually decreases from first to fourth
chemical composition of detritus and climatic 4.
I: trophic level.
factors.
In a particular climatic condition,
Statement Which of the following statements is not correct?
decomposition rate is faster if detritus is rich in 18
II:
lignin and chitin. 1. Pyramid of energy is always upright.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer 2. Pyramid of numbers in a grassland ecosystem is upright.
from the options given below:
3. Pyramid of biomass in sea is generally inverted.
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are True
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are False 4. Pyramid of biomass in sea is generally upright.
3. Statement I is True but Statement II is False
4. Statement I is False but Statement II is True 19 What type of ecological pyramid would be obtained with
the following data?
15 Identify the correct set of statements with regard to the Secondary consumer: 120 g
properties of humus. Primary consumer: 60 g
(a) Highly resistant to microbial action Primary producer: 10 g
1. Inverted pyramid of biomass
(b) Dark-colored amorphous substance
2. Pyramid of energy
(c) End product of detritus food chain 3. Upright pyramid of numbers
(d) Reservoir of nutrients 4. Upright pyramid of biomass
(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)

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20 Match the List-I with List-II

List-I List-II
55 billion
(a) Carbon dissolved in oceans (i)
tons
Annual fixation of carbon through
(b) (ii) 71%
photosynthesis
(c) PAR captured by plants (iii) 4 × 10 kg 3

(d) Productivity of oceans (iv) 2 to 10%

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
2. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
3. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
4. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)

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