STANDARDZoology-Ecosystem

STANDARD Zoology Trophic Levels MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Generally, the food chain has how many trophic levels

A

One

B

Two

C

Five

D

Three

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In all ecosystems, the first base level of the pyramid will be occupied by producers, and consumers occupy higher trophic levels. Energy is lost when it is transferred from one trophic level to the next. Approximately 10% of the stored energy of a trophic level could be transferred to the consumers of the next level. Thus, very few individuals could be supported at the top level. In a four-level pyramid, only 0.1% of fixed energy ultimately reaches the top.

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