Question

Match the ecological terms given in Column I with their correct explanation in Column II. 

Column I (Terms)	Column II (Explanation)
i. Stratification	a. Horizontal distribution of different species
ii. Zonation	b. Rate of generation of biomass in an ecosystem
iii. Productivity	c. Breakdown of detritus
iv. Decomposition	d. Vertical distribution of different species

Choose the correct option.

Options

• i-d, ii - c, iii - a, iv - b

• i- d, ii - a, iii - b, iv - c

• i- c, ii - d, iii - a, iv - b

• i- c, іі - а, іiі - d, iv - b

Answer 1

i- d, ii - a, iii - b, iv - c

Explanation:

Stratification → d. Vertical distribution of different species
Zonation → a. Horizontal distribution of different species along an environmental gradient
Productivity → b. Rate of generation of biomass in an ecosystem
Decomposition → c. Breakdown of detritus (dead organic matter)