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NEET Zoology
Ecology & Environment

Zoology questions for NEET UG — Animal Kingdom, Human Physiology, Genetics, Evolution.

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Which of the following would be the most effective long-term solution for controlling invasive species in Indian wetlands?
A Chemical pesticides
B Biological control using natural predators
C Physical removal only
D Importing competing species
Correct Answer:  B. Biological control using natural predators
EXPLANATION

Biological control using natural enemies provides sustainable, long-term management without ecological disruption.

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Which of the following statements about ecological pyramids is correct?
A Pyramids of energy can never be inverted
B Pyramids of biomass are always upright
C Pyramids of numbers always show more individuals at lower trophic levels
D Energy pyramid represents the most accurate trophic relationship
Correct Answer:  D. Energy pyramid represents the most accurate trophic relationship
EXPLANATION

Energy pyramids always show decreasing energy upward and cannot be inverted, making them the most reliable representation.

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In a pyramid of numbers, why would an inverted pyramid occur in certain ecosystems?
A When producers are larger than consumers
B When there are more carnivores than herbivores
C When parasites outnumber their hosts
D When decomposers dominate the ecosystem
Correct Answer:  A. When producers are larger than consumers
EXPLANATION

Inverted pyramids occur when individual organisms at lower trophic levels are larger (e.g., one tree supporting many insects).

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Which regulatory mechanism would most effectively reduce plastic pollution in Indian coastal ecosystems?
A Increasing fish catch limits
B Banning single-use plastics and promoting alternatives
C Reducing agricultural runoff
D Limiting industrial fishing
Correct Answer:  B. Banning single-use plastics and promoting alternatives
EXPLANATION

While multiple factors contribute to ocean health, addressing single-use plastic directly tackles the primary source of marine plastic pollution through policy and behavioral change.

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The concept of 'tragedy of the commons' in environmental management refers to:
A Government control of all natural resources
B Overexploitation of shared resources leading to their depletion
C Increase in biodiversity through shared habitats
D Equal distribution of resources among communities
Correct Answer:  B. Overexploitation of shared resources leading to their depletion
EXPLANATION

The tragedy of the commons occurs when individuals act in self-interest to exploit shared resources (like fisheries or forests), leading to overall depletion and collective loss.

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Climate change in India is predicted to most severely impact which agricultural region?
A Indo-Gangetic plains
B Himalayan foothills with glacier-dependent water sources
C Deccan plateau
D Coastal regions
Correct Answer:  B. Himalayan foothills with glacier-dependent water sources
EXPLANATION

Himalayan glaciers are melting at accelerated rates due to climate change, threatening water supplies for millions in northern India and affecting downstream agriculture.

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The phenomenon of biomagnification poses serious health risks because:
A It only affects aquatic organisms
B Toxic substances concentrate at higher trophic levels
C It occurs only in terrestrial ecosystems
D It decreases toxin concentrations
Correct Answer:  B. Toxic substances concentrate at higher trophic levels
EXPLANATION

Biomagnification causes toxic substances like DDT and heavy metals to accumulate in higher concentrations as they move up the food chain, affecting apex predators most severely.

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The phenomenon where a species' role varies in different environmental contexts is called:
A Niche breadth
B Ecological niche
C Functional role
D Ecological release
Correct Answer:  D. Ecological release
EXPLANATION

Ecological release occurs when a species expands its habitat use and resource utilization when competing species are absent.

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The Gause's law of competitive exclusion states that:
A Two species can coexist indefinitely with identical niches
B Two species with identical niches cannot coexist indefinitely
C Competition always leads to extinction
D All species must have identical resource requirements
Correct Answer:  B. Two species with identical niches cannot coexist indefinitely
EXPLANATION

This law states that two species competing for identical resources in the same habitat cannot coexist; one will be outcompeted.

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