KPSC KAS · General Studies II / CSAT (Paper 2) · Environment and Ecology
Basic Ecology
Ecosystems, food chains, biomes, ecological pyramids.
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Consider the following statements about ecological pyramids: 1. In a pyramid of numbers, the base always represents the largest number of organisms. 2. In aquatic ecosystems, the pyramid of biomass is often inverted. 3. The pyramid of energy is always upright. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q2 · Basic Ecology · MEDIUM
Consider the following statements about the Western Ghats: 1. They are recognized as one of the eight hottest hotspots of biodiversity in the world. 2. The Kasturirangan Report provided recommendations for conservation of the Western Ghats. 3. The Western Ghats run parallel to the eastern coast of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?