Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) Match the Following Question
Type: Match the Following-match the column-Easy-Class 12
Match Column-I with Column-II.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (a) Humus | (i) Energy source for decomposers |
| (b) Detritivores | (ii) Resistant to microbial action |
| (c) Decomposition | (iii) Nutrient release process |
| (d) Mineralisation | (iv) Breakdown of organic matter |
A
a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
B
a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
C
a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
D
a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Humus is known to be resistant to microbial action (ii) and serves as an energy source for decomposers (i). Decomposition (iv) leads to the breakdown of organic matter, while mineralisation (iii) is the process of nutrient release from organic matter.
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