1. What is the definition of ecology?
a) The study of the Earth's climate patterns b) The scientific study of relationships between living organisms and their environment c) The analysis of historical events affecting ecosystems d) The examination of geological formations and their impact on biodiversity
2. where do the roots of ecology lie? a) In modern scientific research b) In the study of climate change c) In ancient natural history d) In the analysis of human civilization
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of the environment? a) Energy Radiation b) Atmospheric gases and wind c) Social factors d) Soil
4. What is the main focus of the Indian treatise Charaka-Samhita? a) Ecology and environmental conservation b) Surgical techniques c) Animal husbandry d) Traditional medicine and healing practices
5. Which of the following is NOT listed as a component of an ecosystem ? a) Plants b) Animals c) Rocks d) Microorganisms
6. What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems? a) Soil nutrients b) Atmospheric gases c) Solar radiation d) Geothermal energy
7. What term is used to describe the zone of junction between two or more diverse ecosystems? a) Biome b) Niche c) Ecotone d) Biosphere
8. Which of the following biomes is characterized by low temperatures and is devoid of trees? a) Savannah b) Desert c) Tundra d) Taiga
9. Which aquatic ecosystem is characterised by its high productivity and mix of fresh and saltwater? a) Coral reef b) Mangrove c) Estuary d) Freshwater ecosystem
10 What is the main source of nutrients for primary producers in an ecosystem? a) Other plants b) Rocks and minerals c) Decomposers d) Sunlight
11 Which of the following is NOT a type of niche? a) Habitat niche b) Food niche
c) Social niche
d) Reproductive niche12 What is the primary factor determining the boundaries of a biome? a) Soil type b) Temperature and precipitation c) Human activity d) Latitude and altitude
13 What is the term used to describe organisms that obtain energy by decomposing dead organic matter? a) Producers b) Consumers c) Decomposers d) Autotrophs
14 What is the primary source of energy for consumers in an ecosystem? a) Soil nutrients b) Sunlight c) Other consumers d) Primary producers
15. What is the main characteristic of an ecotone? a) It has conditions similar to adjacent ecosystems b) It is devoid of any life forms c) It is a zone of tension with intermediate conditions d) It is characterized by extreme weather conditions
16 What term is used to describe the narrow layer around the surface of the earth where life can exist? a) Troposphere b) Hydrosphere c) Biosphere d) Lithosphere
17 What is the primary source of energy for life within the biosphere? a) Geothermal energy b) Nuclear energy c) Solar energy d) Wind energy
18 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the biosphere according to the article? a) Uniform distribution of organisms b) Integration of air, water, and land c) Abundance of life between 200 meters below sea level and 6,000 meters above sea level d) Presence of life at extremes of the North and South poles
19 Which of the following is NOT a type of aquatic ecosystem mentioned in the article? a) Coral reef b) Mangrove c) Tundra d) Estuary
20 What is the primary factor determining the structure and composition of a community?
a) Temperature b) Precipitation c) Environmental factors d) Interaction between organism
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