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Science · 2026 · 3 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q13
Given below is a pyramid showing various trophic levels in an ecosystem :
(a)From the organisms listed below, identify which one is to be placed at which trophic level ? Deer, Grass, Lion, Snake, Rabbit(b)Discuss the reason why primary consumers will have more energy as compared to secondary consumers ?(c)Why is the base of the pyramid broad ?
Given below is a pyramid showing various trophic levels in an ecosystem :
(a)
From the organisms listed below, identify which one is to be placed at which trophic level ? Deer, Grass, Lion, Snake, Rabbit
(b)
Discuss the reason why primary consumers will have more energy as compared to secondary consumers ?
(c)
Why is the base of the pyramid broad ?
Marking-scheme solution
(a) (i) Grass
(ii) Deer, Rabbit
(iii) Snake, Lion
(iv) Lion
(b) Primary consumers feed on green plants which have large amount of energy. Only $\displaystyle 10$% of its energy is available/passed for the next secondary consumer /trophic level.
(c) The base is broad as the number/energy/mass of producers is usually the highest in comparison to other trophic levels of the pyramid.
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