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Published on: August 21, 2026
Which two of the following statements regarding food chains are correct?
(i) Removal of 80% tigers resulted in increased growth of vegetation.
(ii) Removal of most carnivores resulted in increased population of deer.
(iii) Length of food chain is limited to 3-4 trophic levels due to energy loss.
(iv) Length of food chain may vary from 2-3 trophic levels.
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C
Removing carnivores increases deer population because fewer deer are hunted.
Food chains are usually limited to 3–4 trophic levels since energy decreases at each level.
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