UPSC Ecology And Environment Ecology and Environment Question Bank Ecology And Environment

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    With reference to the process of photosynthesis for carbon dioxide, which of the following statement is correct?
    1. Through the process of photosynthesis carbon enters into non-living world in the form of carbon dioxide.
    2. Recycling of carbon is done by the burning of fossil fuels.
    Select the correct answer from the following codes

    A) 1 Only  

    B) 2 only

    C) 1 and 2

    D) Neither of the Above

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Process of photosynthesis of carbon dioxide is explained in following steps: Through the process of photosynthesis carbon enters into living world in the form of carbon dioxide. This organic compound (food) is then passed from the producers to the consumers (herbivores & carnivores). By the process of respiration or decomposition of dead bodies of plant and animals by decomposers this carbon returns back to the surrounding medium. Recycling of carbon is also done by the burning of fossil fuels.


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