Consider the two statements:
Assertion (A): The pyramid of biomass may be "inverted" in a pond ecosystem
Reason (R): In a pond ecosystem, the standing crop of phytoplankton, the major producers, at any given point will be lower than the mass of the heterotrophs, such as fish and insects.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and the (R) correctly explains (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but the (R) does not correctly explain (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
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Consider the two statements:
Assertion (A): Pyramid of energy can be inverted in aquatic ecosystems.
Reason (R): Aquatic life defies second law of thermodynamics.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and the (R) correctly explains (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but the (R) does not correctly explain (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
Subtopic:  Ecological Flow | Ecological Pyramids |
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A primary carnivore:
I: in ecological context is a herbivore.
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:  Ecological Flow |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Pyramid of energy is always upright, can never be inverted.
Reason (R): When energy flows from a particular trophic level to the next trophic level, some energy is always lost as heat at each step..     

1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains the (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain the (A)
3. (A) is True, (R) is False
4. (A) is False, (R) is True
Subtopic:  Ecological Flow |
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