In an ecosystem, if the Net Primary Productivity (NPP) of first trophic level is \(100 x\left(\mathrm{kcal} ~\mathrm{m}^{-2}\right) \mathrm{yr}^{-1},\) what would be the GPP (Gross Primary Productivity) of the third trophic level of the same ecosystem?
1. \(x\left(\mathrm{kcal}~ \mathrm{m}^{-2}\right) y r^{-1}\)
2. \(10 x\left(\mathrm{kcal} ~\mathrm{m}^{-2}\right) \mathrm{yr}^{-1}\)
3. \(\dfrac{100 x}{3 x}\left(\mathrm{kcal} ~\mathrm{m}^{-2}\right) \mathrm{yr}^{-1}\)
4. \(\dfrac{x}{10}\left(\mathrm{kcal} ~\mathrm{m}^{-2}\right) y r^{-1}\)
Subtopic:  Ecosystem Productivity | Energy Flow |
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Match List-I with List-II:
List-I List-II
A.  Tertiary consumer  I. Grass
B. Secondary consumer  II. Lion 
C. Primary consumer  III. Wolf
D. Primary producer IV. Goat

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
3. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Subtopic:  Ecological Flow |
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Given below are two statements
Statement I: The rate of decomposition is not related to chemical composition of detritus and climatic factors.
Statement II: In a particular climatic condition, decomposition rate is faster if detritus is rich in lignin and chitin.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are True
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are False
3. Statement I is True but Statement II is False
4. Statement I is False but Statement II is True
Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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What is incorrect about ecosystem?
1. It can vary from small sized pond to large sized sea
2. It may be anthropogenic in origin
3. It may be temporary or Permanent
4. It involves the function of flow of energy but not recycling of nutrients
Subtopic:  Introduction |
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Consider the pyramid of energy of an ecosystem given below :

If \(\text T_4\) is equivalent to \(1000~\text J,\) what is the value of T1?
1. \(\dfrac{ 1000 }{10}~\text J\) 2. \(\dfrac{ 1000}{10} \times 4~\text J \)
3. \(10,000~\text J\) 4. \(10,00,000~\text J \)
Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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Which one of the following is not a limitation of ecological pyramids?
1. Saprophytes are not given any place in ecological pyramids 
2. It assumes a simple food chain that, almost, never exists in nature 
3. It accommodates a food web 
4. It does not take into account the same species belonging to two or more trophic levels
Subtopic:  Ecological Pyramids |
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In the equation 

GPP is Gross Primary Productivity. NPP is net Primary Productivity. R here is ___________
1. Reproductive allocation 
2. Photosynthetically active radiation 
3. Respiratory quotient 
4. Respiratory loss
Subtopic:  Ecosystem Productivity |
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Identify the correct statements:
A: Detrivores perform fragmentation.
B: The humus is further degraded by some microbes during mineralization.
C: Water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil and get precipitated by a process called leaching.
D: The detritus food chain begins with living organisms.
E: Earthworms break down detritus into smaller particles by a process called catabolism.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. D, E, A only  2. A, B, C only
3. B, C, D only  4. C, D, E only
Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Decomposition is a process in which the detritus is degraded into simpler substances by microbes.
Statement II: Decomposition is faster if the detritus is rich in lignin and chitin.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. 
Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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Detritivores breakdown detritus into smaller particles. This process is called:
1. Decomposition 2. Catabolism
3. Fragmentation 4. Humification
Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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