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  1. Trophic levels are formed by

  2. A.

     Only plants

    B.

     only animals

    C.

     Only carnivorous

    D.

     Organisms linked in food chain


  3. The drug morphine is extracted from _______ plant.

  4. A.

     Cocoa

    B.

     Belladonna

    C.

     Opium Poppy

    D.

     Tannin


  5. Producers are otherwise known as

  6. A.

     Organisms

    B.

     Manufacturers

    C.

     Organic compounds

    D.

     Autotrophs


  7. Decomposers are otherwise called as

  8. A.

     Detritivores

    B.

     Primary consumers

    C.

     Organic matter

    D.

     Secondary consumers


  9. The pollution which does not persistent harm to life supporting system is

  10. A.

     Noise pollution

    B.

     Radiation pollution

    C.

     Organochlorine pollution

    D.

     All of these


  11. The response of predator to prey and vice-versa, over ten of thousands of years, produces physical and behavioral changes in a process called

  12. A.

     Co-evolution

    B.

     Evolution

    C.

     Origin

    D.

     Development


  13. The most important reason why summers in the Southern Hemisphere are not warmer than summers in the Northern Hemisphere is that:

  14. A.

     The earth is closer to the sun in January

    B.

     The earth is farther from the sun in July

    C.

     Over 80% of the Southern Hemisphere is covered with water

    D.

     The sun's energy is less intense in the Southern Hemisphere


  15. The most important reason for decrease in biodiversity is

  16. A.

     Habitat pollution

    B.

     Introduction of exotic species

    C.

     Over-exploitation

    D.

     Habitat destruction


  17. Soil erosion can be prevented by

  18. A.

     Deforestation

    B.

     Afforestation

    C.

     Overgrazing

    D.

     Removal of vegetation


  19. ____________ is one of the most endangered species of Indian birds

  20. A.

     Bee eater

    B.

     Paradise fly catcher

    C.

     Owl

    D.

     The great Indian bustard