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Terrestrial Ecosystems

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Soil Ecology, Decomposition and Terrestrial Nutrient Cycling

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PYQs on Soil Ecology, Decomposition and Terrestrial Nutrient Cycling

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Prelims 2023

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Environment & EcologyTerrestrial EcosystemsSoil Ecology, Decomposition and Terrestrial Nutrient CyclingMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement relationship
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
rainforest soil nutrients · Soil Ecology, Decomposition and Terrestrial Nutrient Cycling
Related topics:
Soil Formation, Profiles and Classification

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2023 · Q63

Prelims 2023, question 63: Soil Ecology, Decomposition and Terrestrial Nutrient Cycling

Consider the following statements: Statement-I:The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statement-II:The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Prelims 2021

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Environment & EcologyTerrestrial EcosystemsSoil Ecology, Decomposition and Terrestrial Nutrient CyclingEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
detritivores · Soil Ecology, Decomposition and Terrestrial Nutrient Cycling
Related topics:
Food Chains, Food Webs and Trophic Dynamics

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2021 · Q28

Prelims 2021, question 28: Soil Ecology, Decomposition and Terrestrial Nutrient Cycling

Which of the following are detritivores? 1. Earthworms 2. Jellyfish 3. Millipedes 4. Seahorses 5. Woodlice Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2013

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Environment & EcologyTerrestrial EcosystemsSoil Ecology, Decomposition and Terrestrial Nutrient CyclingEasy
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Soil Ecology, Decomposition and Terrestrial Nutrient Cycling
Related topics:
Food Chains, Food Webs and Trophic Dynamics · Microbiology and Virology
2013 · Q53

Prelims 2013, question 53: Soil Ecology, Decomposition and Terrestrial Nutrient Cycling

With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms? 1. Virus 2. Fungi 3. Bacteria Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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