Question

Assertion (A): Omnivores receive 10% of their energy from the trophic level below them. 

Reason (R): An omnivore is always in the trophic level just above herbivores.

Given two statements Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:

a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) A is true but R is false.

Explanation: Assertion (A) is true in the sense that 10% energy transfer is a general approximation used in ecology, but it oversimplifies the complex energy dynamics in ecosystems. The actual energy transfer can vary widely depending on factors like the specific organisms involved and the ecosystem.