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Biology Ecosystem NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Which one of the following regarding ecological pyramid is not correct?

A
In most ecosystems, the pyramid of numbers and biomass are upright
B
In tree-dominated ecosystem the pyramid of numbers is inverted
C
The pyramid of energy expresses mainly the rate of food production
D
In deep water ecosystem, the pyramid of biomass is upright

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D

In aquatic/deep water ecosystems, producers like phytoplankton have less standing biomass than consumers, so the biomass pyramid is often inverted, not upright. The other statements are generally correct.

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