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There are certain limitations of ecological pyramids which include:
I: They do not take into account the same species belonging to two or more trophic levels.
II: They do not accommodate a food web.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect

Subtopic:  Ecological Pyramids |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Earthworm is considered as enemy of farmers.
Reason (R):  They loosen off the soil.
  
1. Both (A) and (R)  are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A)
3. (A) is True, (R) is False
4. (A) is False, (R) is True
Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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The primary source of energy for most ecosystems on Earth is:
1. Wind
2. Sunlight
3. Geothermal energy
4. Redox reactions
Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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Assertion (A): Ecosystems are exempt from the second law of thermodynamics.
Reason (R): Ecosystems do not require a constant supply of energy.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A)
3. (A) is True, (R) is False
4. (A) is False, (R) is False
Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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Decomposers in an ecosystem are:
I: Carnivores
II: Bacteria
III: Fungi
 
1. Only I and II is correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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gm–2yr–1 or (kcal m–2) yr–1 are the units to express:
I: Primary Production in an ecosystem
II: Primary Productivity in an ecosystem
 
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Ecosystem Productivity |
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In an ecosystem, all the following organisms can be producers except:
1. Spirogyra
2. Agaricus
3. Volvox
4. Nostoc
Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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Plants and photosynthetic bacteria (autotrophs), fix sun’s radiant energy to make food from simple inorganic materials where plants capture:
1. Less than 1% of PAR
2. 2-10% of PAR
3. 30% of PAR
4. 50% of PAR
Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): The number of trophic levels in the grazing food chain is restricted.
Reason (R): A grazing food chain (GFC) is a type of food chain where energy is acquired through photosynthesis.
  
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A)
3. (A) is True, (R) is False
4. (A) is False, (R) is True
Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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A herbivore:
I: consumes plants.
II: is also called as secondary consumer.
 
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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