Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: Ecosystem, Exercise 1: AIPMT - 3rd May 2015

Given below are two statements:

Statement $\mathrm{I}$: Decomposition is a process in which the detritus is degraded into simpler substances by microbes.

Statement $\mathrm{II}$: 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:

Detritivores breakdown detritus into smaller particles. This process is called:

In the equation, $\mathrm{GPP}-\mathrm{R}=\mathrm{NPP}$, $\mathrm{R}$ represents:

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

The rate of decomposition is faster in the ecosystem due to following factors $\mathrm{EXCEPT}$:

In relation to Gross primary productivity and Net primary productivity of an ecosystem, which one of the following statements is correct?

Match the trophic levels with their correct species examples in grassland ecosystem.

Select the correct option.