APSC CCE 2022 · Question 111 of 176

[Reading Comprehension] Which of the following does the passage describe as the highly productive marine ecosystem?

Reading Comprehension

AFew plants, marine animals, fish, hordes of birds
BFew plants, marine mammals, fish, hordes of birdsCorrect
CPlants, marine mammals, hordes of fish and birds
DPlants, mammals, fish, hordes of birds

Answer: B. Few plants, marine mammals, fish, hordes of birds

Explanation

The passage states that Antarctica has 'a few plants, marine mammals, fish and hordes of birds as well as krill', describing a highly productive marine ecosystem.

Source: APSC CCE Prelims 2022 GS Paper-II, official Series-D key

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