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Biology Ecosystem NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

In most food chains,

A
there are fewer individuals at the top predator level than at the second trophic level.
B
there is less usable energy at the herbivore level than at the carnivore level.
C
there are few individuals at the decomposer level.
D
there is less usable energy8at the auto-trophic level than at the carnivore level.

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In most food chains, the number of organisms decreases at higher trophic levels, so top predators are fewer than herbivores. Energy also decreases upward, so producers have the most usable energy.

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