Ecosystem


  1. Study of inter-relationships between organisms and their environment is









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    German biologist Ernst Haeckel coined the term 'ecology', the study of interrelationship between organisms and their environment. Ecosystem, consist of different communities of organism and the physical environment with which they interact. Phytogeography is the study of geographic distribution of plants species on earth.

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    German biologist Ernst Haeckel coined the term 'ecology', the study of interrelationship between organisms and their environment. Ecosystem, consist of different communities of organism and the physical environment with which they interact. Phytogeography is the study of geographic distribution of plants species on earth.


  1. In a biotic community, the most important factor for survival of an animal is









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    Food is necessary for life.

    Correct Option: C

    Food is necessary for life.



  1. If we completely remove the decomposers from an ecosystem, its functioning will be adversely affected, because









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    The decomposers act on the dead organic matter and break them down into simpler compounds and minerals.

    Correct Option: C

    The decomposers act on the dead organic matter and break them down into simpler compounds and minerals.


  1. Which of the following is the most stable ecosystem?









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    The oceans cover about 2/3 of the whole surface of our earth. Thus it is the most stable ecosystem, because of buffering action by water.

    Correct Option: D

    The oceans cover about 2/3 of the whole surface of our earth. Thus it is the most stable ecosystem, because of buffering action by water.



  1. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cropland ecosystem?









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    Cropland ecosystem is largest anthropogenic ecosystem characterized by less diversity and high productivity.

    Correct Option: B

    Cropland ecosystem is largest anthropogenic ecosystem characterized by less diversity and high productivity.