Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion Aand the other is labeled as Reason R Assertion (A): In terrestrial ecosystems (grassland, forests) the pyramid of biomass is upright with broad base Reasons (R): In terrestrial ecosystems the biomass increases from primary to tertiary consumers In the light of the above statements. choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
A is true and R is false. Forest and grassland biomass pyramids are generally upright: producers have the largest standing biomass, with less at successive consumer levels. Biomass therefore normally decreases, rather than increases, toward tertiary consumers.
Important Questions from Environment
- The evolution of environmental hazard paradigms.
List-I
(Period)List-II
(Paradigm)A. Pre-1950 I. Behavioral B. 1950-70 II. Development C. 1970-90 III. Engineering D. 1990 onwards IV. Complexity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : - Which city was reported among the top 10 most polluted cities in the world on December 28, 2025?
The main objective of the Public Liability Insurance Act is to provide immediate relief for the victims who suffer from the accidents involving______.
- The functions of the State Pollution Control Board are laid down under __________ of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
Consider the following pairs :
1. Advika: Chickpea
2. Panchamrit: India's Climate Action Plan
3. Mission Life: Life Style in harmony with ecological well-being
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
