Challenger Logo

Challenger App

Get it on Google PlayGet it on App Store
App Logo

No.1 PSC Learning App

★
★
★
★
★
1M+ Downloads
Get App
Which of the following is NOT a biotic component of the ecosystem?

AFrog

BFlower

CInsect

DSoil

Answer:

D. Soil

Read Explanation:

  • Soil is an abiotic component of the ecosystem, whereas frog, flower, and insect are all biotic components.

  • Abiotic factors are nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and the atmosphere, whereas biotic factors are living creatures inside an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

  • In an ecosystem, the way these components interact with one another is crucial

Related Questions:

The alternatives for ozone-depleting substances have caused for (i) Production of ozone in the atmosphere (ii) Increase in Greenhouse effect (iii) Increase in the production of compounds with high global warming potential Which of the statement(s) given above is correct?

"Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ's)" are , Which of the statement(s) given below is correct?

  1. the areas notified under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc
  2. the areas notified under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc
  3. the areas notified under Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc

    Which are the major objectives of Kyoto Protocol?

    1. to achieve stabilisation in Greenhouse gas concentration
    2. to control persistent organic pollutants
    3. to reduce ozone depletion
    4. to ensure that food production is not threatened
      image.png
      Which of these can be a cause for soil erosion?