Environment & Ecology·Prelims Questions
Ecological Succession — Prelims Questions
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Q1easy
Which of the following statements correctly describes primary succession?
Q2medium
Consider the following statements regarding the climax community: 1. It is a static and unchanging endpoint of ecological succession. 2. It is characterized by high biodiversity and complex food webs. 3. It is highly resilient to all forms of major disturbances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q3easy
Which of the following is an example of a pioneer species in primary succession on bare rock?
Q4medium
The 'facilitation' model of ecological succession implies that:
Q5hard
Which of the following Indian ecosystems is a classic example where primary succession can be observed on newly formed land?