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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

1

Following components of the ecosystem are all linked to function as an 'ecosystem unit' EXCEPT ________

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2

Which one of the ecosystem service is necessary for crop production and fruit formation?

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3

Detritus food chain begins with ___________ .

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4

The terminal stage of xerarch succession is represented by _________ .

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5

Following changes occur during the successive seral stages of ecological succession EXCEPT _______

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6

Given below are two statements.

Statement I - The long term storage places like sediments and oceanic water are termed as 'sinks'.

Statement II - Human activities like fossil fuel burning and deforestation have affected the global carbon cycle.

In the light of above statements, select the correct option given below:

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7

The amount of ________ determines the pattern of ecological succession in the given area.

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8

Following are the limitations of ecological pyramids EXCEPT __________ .

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9

All of the raw materials that are extracted from an ecosystem are called ________ services.

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10

Phosphorus cycle does not pass through __________ .

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11

The pyramid of biomass is inverted in________ ecosystem.

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12

Primary productivity in an ecosystem refers to the rate of generation of _________ .

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13

Which of the following characteristics are seen in a stable community?

i. It is strong enough to withstand environmental disturbance and recovers quickly.

ii. It is resistant to invasive species.

iii. It exhibits constant change in biomass production over a period of time.

iv. It has more species diversity.

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14

Which of the following is INCORRECT about Primary and Secondary ecological successions?

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15

Given below are two statements.

Statement I - Biome constitute, a large regional terrestrial unit delimited by a specific climate zone having major vegetation zone and associated fauna.

Statement II - Biome is the fourth level of ecological hierarchy.

In light of above statements, select the correct answer from the option given below.

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16

Given below are two statements.

Statement I - An ecosystem is a self regulatory and self sustaining structural and functional unit of nature.

Statement II - Entire biosphere can be considered as one global ecosystem.

In light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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17

Which of the following are the initial and final steps during the process of ecological succession?

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