Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of cropland ecosystem?

(1) Least genetic diversity

(2) The absence of weeds

(3) Ecological succession

(4) The absence of soil organisms

Which of the following would appear as the pioneer organisms on bare rocks?
(1) Liverworts

(2) Mosses

(3) Green algae

(4) Lichens

The term ecosystem was coined by

(1) AG Tansley                 

(2) E Haeckel

(3) E Warming                 

(4) EP Odum

In which of the following both pairs have the correct combination?

Vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels in a biotic community is

known as 

1. divergence

2. stratification

3. zonation

4. pyramid

Secondary succession takes place on/in

(1) bara rock

(2) degraded forest

(3) newly created pond

(4) newly cooled lava

The mass of living material at a tropic level at a particular time is called

1. Gross primary productivity

2. Standing state

3. Net primary productivity

4. standing crop

Match the following and select the correct option.

     Column I                      Column II

A.  Earthworm                 1. Pioneer species

B. Succession                  2. Detritivore

C. Ecosystem service       3. Natality

D. Population growth        4. Pollination

      A          B         C         D

(1) 1           2         3         4

(2) 4           1         3         2

(3) 3           2         4         1

(4) 2           1         4         3 

Secondary productivity is rate of formation of new organic matter by

1. producer

2. parasite

3. consumer

4. decomposer

Which one of the following processes during decomposition is correctly described?

1.  Fragmentation-Carried out by organisms such as earthworms

2.  Humification-Leads to the accumulation of a dark-coloured substance humus, which

undergoes microbial action at a very fast rate

3.  Catabolism-Last  step in the decomposition under fully anaerobic condition

4.  Leaching-Water soluble inorganic nutrients rise to the top layers of soil.