MCQ Science Curiosity Chapter 12 Class 8 CBSE Board Advertisement How Nature Works in Harmony 1. What does monoculture in farming refer to?Using organic fertilizers onlyGrowing the same crop repeatedly on the same landGrowing multiple crops togetherAvoiding pesticidesQuestion 1 of 202. How does organic farming benefit ecosystems?It promotes monocultureIt increases synthetic pesticide useIt supports sustainable farming with minimal ecosystem interferenceIt reduces soil fertilityQuestion 2 of 203. What is Kunapa Jala according to the ancient text Virkshayurveda?A method of monocultureA synthetic pesticideA liquid fertilizer made from animal and plant wasteA type of irrigation systemQuestion 3 of 204. What is an example of mutualism in an ecosystem?Frogs eating insectsTicks on dogsHoneybees and flowersOrchids on treesQuestion 4 of 205. What characterizes commensalism in an ecosystem?Neither organism benefitsOne organism benefits, the other is unaffectedBoth organisms benefitOne organism benefits, the other is harmedQuestion 5 of 206. What is an example of parasitism in an ecosystem?Frogs and insectsTicks on dogsHoneybees and flowersOrchids on treesQuestion 6 of 207. Why are decomposers essential in an ecosystem?They increase pollutionThey produce foodThey recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matterThey compete with producersQuestion 7 of 208. How did mangroves protect villages during the 2004 Tsunami?By increasing water flowBy reducing soil fertilityBy attracting more animalsBy slowing down strong winds and wavesQuestion 8 of 209. In the food chain Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake, what happens if frogs disappear?Grass population decreasesGrasshopper population increases, snake population decreasesSnake population increasesGrasshopper population decreasesQuestion 9 of 2010. Why might a school garden have fewer butterflies?Improved soil healthUse of pesticides or loss of flowering plantsMore predators like eaglesIncreased plant growthQuestion 10 of 2011. Why can’t an ecosystem function with only producers?Producers consume all resourcesProducers do not need nutrientsConsumers and decomposers are needed for nutrient cycling and energy flowDecomposers produce foodQuestion 11 of 2012. What is a benefit of ecosystems for humans?Reduced biodiversityIncreased pollutionProvision of food, clean air, and medicinesHabitat destructionQuestion 12 of 2013. How does competition among organisms benefit ecosystems?It eliminates all resourcesIt controls population size, maintaining balanceIt increases population size uncontrollablyIt reduces biodiversityQuestion 13 of 2014. How does a food web differ from a food chain?It includes only producersIt shows interlinked feeding relationshipsIt is a single linear sequenceIt excludes decomposersQuestion 14 of 2015. What role do earthworms play in farming ecosystems?They consume cropsThey maintain ecological balance by aiding soil healthThey increase pesticide resistanceThey reduce crop diversityQuestion 15 of 2016. What is a consequence of monoculture farming?Increased natural predatorsReduced crop diversity and pollinator populationsImproved water qualityIncreased soil fertilityQuestion 16 of 2017. What role do migratory birds like the Demoiselle Crane play in ecosystems?They increase soil erosionThey reduce water availabilityThey act as pollinators or seed dispersersThey destroy cropsQuestion 17 of 2018. How does pollution impact a pond ecosystem?It increases plant diversityIt causes plants to die, reducing oxygen and fish populationsIt improves fish survivalIt increases oxygen levelsQuestion 18 of 2019. What is a sustainable farming practice mentioned in the text?Excessive groundwater extractionOrganic and natural farming methodsMonoculture farmingOveruse of synthetic fertilizersQuestion 19 of 2020. What does the ancient text Virkshayurveda advocate for soil health?Heavy irrigationContinuous nourishment with organic manureMonoculture practicesUse of synthetic pesticidesQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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