In ecosystem the concept of entropy is used to explain (1) Photosynthesis efficiency (2) Energy flow (3) Population growth (4) Competition Introduction Ecosystems are complex networks where energy and […]
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CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecology
Where Are Pneumatophores Found? – Exploring the Unique Root Adaptations of Mangroves
The special roots termed as pneumatophores are visible at (1) Mangroves (2) Oceans (3) Epiphytes (4) Salt stress Introduction Pneumatophores are one of nature’s most fascinating adaptations for plant […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecology
Which Statement About Corals Is NOT Correct? – Debunking Common Myths and Facts
Which one of the following statements about corals is NOT CORRECT? (1) Corals possess special stinging cells called nematocytes in their tentacles for capturing prey. (2) Several corals have mutualistic […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecology
Ranking Ecosystems by Their Contribution to Global Net Primary Production
Consider the following ecosystems. A. Tropical rain forests B. Open ocean C. Algal beds and Coral reefs D. Marshes and Swamps Which one of the following options represents these ecosystems […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecology
Which Curve Best Represents the NPP/GPP Ratio Across Latitudes? – Understanding Global Patterns in Ecosystem Carbon Use Efficiency
Which one of the following curves correctly depicts the relationship of the NPP/GPP ratio with latitude? (1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D Introduction The ratio of Net […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecology
Which Ecosystems Have the Highest Total Net Primary Production? – Ranking the World’s Major Ecosystems
Which one of the following options correctly lists ecosystems of the world arranged according to the descending order of their average world net primary production (billion kcal/yr)? (1) Tropical rain […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecology
Which Statement About Global Ocean Ecosystem Productivity Is NOT Correct? – Analyzing Key Facts
Which one of the following statements pertaining to global ocean ecosystem productivity is NOT correct? (1) Higher chlorophyll concentrations and the general higher productivity observed around the equator is driven […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecology
Which Ecosystems Have the Highest Global Primary Production and Highest NPP per Unit Area? – Analyzing Ecosystem Data
Study the global ecosystem data provided in the following table. Based on the data provided in the table, choose the correct option that represents ecosystems with the highest global primary […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecology
What Is the Correct Order of Increasing Primary Production? – Comparing Deserts, Oceans, Tropical Deciduous, and Tropical Rainforests
Correct order for increasing order of primary production is (1) Ocean-Desert-Tropical deciduous forest-Tropical rain forest (2) Desert-Tropical deciduous-Ocean-Tropical rain forest (3) Tropical rain forest-Ocean-Tropical deciduous- Deserts (4) Tropical deciduous-Desert-Ocean-Tropical rain […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecology
Which Ecosystem Has the Highest Productivity/Biomass Ratio? – Comparing Deserts, Oceans, Rainforests, and Grasslands
Among the following which has highest Productivity/Biomass ratio (1) Desert (2) Ocean (3) Rain forests (4) Grassland Introduction Ecosystems vary widely in how efficiently they convert sunlight and nutrients […]
