Match the trophic levels with their correct species examples in grassland ecosystem. Select the correct option
- (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
- (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
Answer
(2) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
Solution
In a grassland food chain: Grass → Rabbit → Crow → Vulture
(a) Fourth trophic level (top carnivore): Vulture, (a)-(ii).
(b) Second trophic level (primary consumer, herbivore): Rabbit, (b)-(iii).
(c) First trophic level (producer): Grass, (c)-(iv).
(d) Third trophic level (secondary consumer): Crow, (d)-(i).
∴ (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
Answer: (2)