Question

Given below are two statements.
Statement I - Biome constitute, a large regional terrestrial unit delimited by a specific climate zone having major vegetation zone and associated fauna.
Statement II - Biome is the fourth level of ecological hierarchy.
In light of above statements, select the correct answer from the option given below.

• A. Both statement I and statement II are correct.
• B. Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
• C. Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect.
• D. Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct.

Hint:

Hierarchy order: Organism $\rightarrow$ Population $\rightarrow$ Community $\rightarrow$ Ecosystem $\rightarrow$ Biome

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Ecological hierarchy is the organization of living systems from smallest to largest level.
• Organism $\rightarrow$ Population $\rightarrow$ Community $\rightarrow$ Ecosystem $\rightarrow$ Biome $\rightarrow$ Biosphere

Step 1: Analyze Statement I.
A biome is indeed a large geographic region characterized by climate, vegetation, and fauna. Hence, Statement I is correct.

Step 2: Analyze Statement II.
Biome is not the fourth level. The fourth level is ecosystem. Biome comes after ecosystem (fifth level). Hence, Statement II is incorrect.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect. Final Answer: Option (C)