NEET2026Botany-Ecology
NEET 2026 Botany Decomposition Match the Following Question
Type: Match the Following-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Match List I with List II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Decomposition | (I) Accumulation of dark coloured amorphous colloidal substance |
| (B) Detritus | (II) Release of inorganic nutrients by the activity of microbes in soil |
| (C) Mineralisation | (III) Breaking down of complex organic matter into inorganic substances |
| (D) Humification | (IV) Dead remains of plants and animals including fecal matter |
A
A⁻IV, B⁻III, C⁻I, D⁻II
B
A⁻III, B⁻IV, C⁻II, D⁻I
C
A⁻I, B⁻II, C⁻III, D⁻IV
D
A⁻III, B⁻II, C⁻I, D⁻IV
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Decomposition involves breaking down complex organic matter into inorganic substances. Detritus refers to dead remains of plants and animals. Mineralisation is the release of inorganic nutrients by microbes. Humification results in the accumulation of dark colored amorphous colloidal substances.
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