NEET Botany Ecosystem Components MCQ Question with Solution

Which type of ecological pyramid is characterized by a sharp decrease in biomass at higher trophic levels?

A

Pyramid of biomass

B

Pyramid of numbers

C

Inverted pyramid

D

Pyramid of energy

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The pyramid of biomass shows a sharp decrease in biomass at higher trophic levels, as indicated in the NCERT context discussing ecological pyramids.

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