Which of the following are not correct regarding decomposit…

Biology Ecosystem Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 20, 2026

Which of the following are not correct regarding decomposition of wastes?

(i) Low temperature inhibits decomposition.

(ii) Warm and moist environment favours the process.

(iii) The process is anaerobic.

(iv) It is slower if detritus is rich in proteins and carbohydrates.

(v) Detritus is degraded into simpler inorganic substances by fungal and bacterial enzymes.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(iii), (i) and (iv) only

(iii) and (iv) only

(iii), (iv) and (v) only

(ii) and (iii) only

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The correct answer is:

Decomposition is mainly an aerobic process, so statement (iii) is incorrect.

Detritus rich in proteins and carbohydrates decomposes faster, so statement (iv) is also incorrect.

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