UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Environment & Ecology
Question

The cycling of elements in an ecosystem is called

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Biogeochemical cycles

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Biogeochemical cycles”.

The cycling of elements in an ecosystem is called biogeochemical cycling. Biogeochemical cycles are closed loops that move elements and compounds between living organisms, the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and other Earth reservoirs.

These cycles are powered by energy and involve biological, geological, and chemical processes.

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Funk invented
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  2. Hormones
  3. Proteins
  4. Enzymes
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  2. For releasing heavy metals through absorption by plants
  3. In reducing siltation of rivers by retaining sediments
  4. All the above
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  2. Narmada
  3. Mahi
  4. Sabarmati
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  2. Improper agricultural operations
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  2. October 5
  3. July 15
  4. October 28
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  2. Landless agricultural labours
  3. Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes
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  1. Iron
  2. Copper
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

National Parks States
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C) Kalesar 3) Goa
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  1. 4, 3, 2, 1
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Code :
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  2. 1 2 3 4
  3. 2 4 1 3
  4. 3 2 1 4
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  2. Wildlife Institute of India – Dehradun
  3. Indian Institute of Forest Management – Kolkata
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A. Kamban
B. Kuttan
C. Nannayya
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Codes:
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  2. 2, 3 only
  3. 3, 4 only
  4. 4, 1 only