Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of cropland ecosystem ?
- Absence of weeds
- Absence of soil organisms
- Ecological succession
- Least genetic diversity
Answer
(4) Least genetic diversity
Solution
A cropland is a man-made (artificial) ecosystem in which usually a single crop variety (monoculture) is grown.
⇒ Weeds and soil organisms are present, and succession is not allowed to proceed.
∴ Its characteristic feature is the least genetic diversity.
Answer: (4)