Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) ...
Assertion: A network of food chains existing together in an ecosystem is known as the food web.
Reason: An animal like a kite cannot be a part of a food web.
The correct answer for this question is option 'C'.
Explanation:
To understand why option 'C' is the correct answer, let's break down the assertion and reason given in the question.
Assertion: A network of food chains existing together in an ecosystem is known as the food web.
- This statement is true. A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains that shows the flow of energy and nutrients in an ecosystem. It represents the feeding relationships between different organisms in the ecosystem.
Reason: An animal like a kite cannot be a part of a food web.
- This statement is false. An animal like a kite can indeed be a part of a food web. In a food web, organisms are interconnected through feeding relationships. Each organism occupies a specific trophic level and interacts with multiple other organisms as both predator and prey. A kite, for example, can be a predator that feeds on smaller animals like rodents or insects and can also be preyed upon by larger predators like eagles or owls. Thus, it is an integral part of the food web.
Therefore, while the assertion is true, the reason provided is false. This is why option 'C' is the correct answer.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) ...
In the food web different food chains are interconnected. Each chain consists of different trophic levels i.e., producers, consumers and detritivores. So, kite can also be a part of food web