Home Biology Ecosystem Matching Type Questions Match causes to their synthesized ecological…
Biology Ecosystem Matching Type Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Match causes to their synthesized ecological effects.

Column-I

Column-II

(A)

High lignin content in detritus

(I)

Facilitates rapid decomposition, impacting nutrient turnover and ecosystem dynamics

(B)

Warm and moist environment

(II)

Reduces decomposition rate, influencing soil organic matter accumulation

(C)

Anaerobic conditions

(III)

Accelerates decomposition, affecting immediate nutrient availability and microbial activity

(D)

High nitrogen content in detritus

(IV)

Leads to slower decomposition, affecting long-term soil carbon storage

A
-(IV) -(IV) -(II) -(III)
B
-(I) -(III) -(IV) -(I)
C
-(II) -(I) -(I) -(IV)
D
-(III) -(II) -(III) -(II)

Share this question

For Instagram sharing, use “Apps” on mobile or copy the link.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts
The correct answer is:
A

High lignin slows decomposition and supports long-term carbon storage.

Warm moist conditions speed decomposition, anaerobic conditions reduce it, and high nitrogen accelerates decomposition.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu

Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.

Write a Review

Share your experience with this question and solution.

Commentary

Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.

Student Reviews

What students say about this solution

No reviews yet. Be the first to write a review.

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

CG
CGP Question Assistant Question Bank + AI Help
Hi! Type your question or upload one screenshot. First I will search related questions from CGP Edu Question Bank. If none match, type YES and I will solve it with AI.
Upload only one screenshot at a time. Flow: Question Bank first → If not matched, type YES for AI solution.