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UPPSC PCS 2024 · Question 9 of 150

Which of the following statements is not true about "ecological niche"?

Science

  1. ADominant species occupy extensive and broader ecological niche.
  2. BNumber of species becomes large in ecological niche of natural ecosystem, if resources are sufficient.
  3. CNumber of species becomes small in ecological niche, if resources are sufficient.Correct
  4. DDominance of single species becomes minimum if the resource distribution is equitable in a habitat.

Answer: C. Number of species becomes small in ecological niche, if resources are sufficient.

Explanation

This statement is not true because if resources are sufficient in an ecological niche, the number of species typically increases due to better availability of food, shelter, and other essentials. Dominant species occupy broader niches.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I (English); answers per selfstudywala.com detailed solution based on UPPCS official answer key

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