NEET 2014 · Class 12

Ecosystem

Match the following and select the correct option: (a) Earthworm | (i) Pioneer species (b) Succession | (ii) Detrivore (c) Ecosystem service | (iii) Natality (d) Population growth | (iv) Pollination

  1. (A)a(i) b(ii) c(iii) d(iv)
  2. (B)(iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
  3. (C)(iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
  4. (D)(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)

The NCERT line that answers it

Verbatim line

**Detritivores** (e.g., earthworm) break down detritus into smaller particles.

Chapter
Ecosystem
Section
12.3 DECOMPOSITION
Page
2
Words matched
9 of 9

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How this line gives the answer

5, emb=1.0, combined=0.8). Verified: high — The span explicitly states 'Detritivores (e.g., earthworm)', which conclusively establishes the match between earthworm (a) and detritivore (ii), making option D correct.

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