The following graph shows the change in proportion of biomass in foliage (leaves), branch and stemwood (bole) for a species as a function of DBH (diameter at 1.5 m above […]
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CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions Ecological Succession
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CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
How Leaf Lifespan Affects Plant Traits: A Global Perspective on Specific Leaf Area, Nitrogen, and Photosynthesis
Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate option. Global analysis of a large number of plant species traits showed that with increase in leaf lifespan (1) specific leaf area […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
How Do Forests Recover After Fire? – Understanding the Process of Secondary Succession
A large patch of forested area was devastated by raging fires. After some years, the area was found to recover its species. Which one of the following options best describes […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
How Are Historical Frequencies of Fires Determined? – Exploring Methods in Fire Ecology
Historical frequencies of fires in an area can be determined by (1) radioactive dating of the tree remains. (2) examining the fire scars in growth rings of living trees. (3) […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
How Do Species Behaviors Shape Ecological Succession? – Matching Graphs to Suppression, Convergence, and Sequential Patterns
The graphs given below show the possible behavior of two species over the course of succession. Possible effects observed during succession are: i. Total suppression ii. Convergence iii. Sequential succession […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
How Do Environmental Conditions Influence Forest Succession? – Understanding Xeric, Mesic, and Intermediate Species Accumulation Curves
Environmental conditions can influence accumulation of species in successional communities. Curves representing changes in forest species over time are given in the figure below. Which of the following keys is […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
Which Statements About Ecological Succession Models Are Correct? – Analyzing Facilitation, Tolerance, and Inhibition
Following are a set of statements about various models of succession: A. In inhibition model, strong competitive interaction is present as no species is completely superior. B. In tolerance model, […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
Which Species Replacement Sequence Depicts the Tolerance Model of Community Succession? – Understanding Ecological Succession Dynamics
17. Which of the following species replacement sequence depicts tolerance model of community succession? Introduction Ecological succession is the process by which the species composition within a biological community […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
Which Statement Is Incorrect About Ecological Succession Models? – Understanding Facilitation, Tolerance, and Inhibition
Given below are two patterns of ecological succession. Four species are represented by A, B, C and D. An arrow indicates “is replaced by”. In the context of ecological succession, […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
Which Succession Model Does Each Diagram Represent? – Understanding Facilitation, Tolerance, and Inhibition in Ecological Succession
In the following diagram, two models succession are represented. In this diagram A, C and D are species and arrows indicate replaced by Based on the above, which statement is […]
