Sample Questions — Ecological pyramids
Try 5 questions below from Ecological pyramids. Get all 30 in the MedicNEET app.
MCQ
Match the Column:
Column I
A. Pyramid of number
B. Pyramid of biomass
C. Pyramid of energy
D. Tree ecosystem
Column II
I. Can be inverted
II. Always upright
III. Based on weight
IV. Inverted number pyramid
✅ Correct Answer: A
Pyramid of number → Can be inverted; Biomass pyramid → Based on mass (can be inverted or upright); Pyramid of energy → Always upright; Tree ecosystem → Inverted number pyramid.
MCQ
Assertion (A): Ecological pyramids always depict accurate flow of matter and energy.
Reason (R): Organisms operating at multiple trophic levels can be shown clearly in pyramids.
✅ Correct Answer: D
Ecological pyramids have limitations — they do not show omnivory, decomposers, or food web complexities accurately.
👆 Want all 30 Ecological pyramids questions? Get them in the app.
Download MedicNEET →
MCQ
Why is it incorrect to assume all pyramids are upright in structure?
✅ Correct Answer: D
In forests or aquatic systems, pyramids of number or biomass may be inverted, while energy pyramid remains upright.
MCQ
Assertion (A): Ecological pyramids are accurate representations of ecosystem structure.
Reason (R): Food webs are effectively illustrated using pyramid models.
✅ Correct Answer: D
Pyramids oversimplify complex food webs and fail to depict decomposers and omnivory.
MCQ
Which organisms are not depicted in ecological pyramids despite their critical role?
✅ Correct Answer: A
Decomposers are crucial in nutrient cycling but are not typically represented in ecological pyramids.
Practice All 30 Questions from Ecological pyramids
You've seen 5 sample questions. Get all 30 with detailed NCERT-mapped explanations in the MedicNEET app.
📲 Download MedicNEET FreeAvailable on Android • 12,771 Biology Questions • 3 Formats