Match the following and select the correct option:

48 2014 AIPMT EcosystemEcological terms Medium
Match the following and select the correct option:

Column I

  • a. Earthworm
  • b. Succession
  • c. Ecosystem service
  • d. Population growth

Column II

  • i. Pioneer species
  • ii. Detritivore
  • iii. Natality
  • iv. Pollination

Correct answer: a → ii, b → i, c → iv, d → iii

Detailed Solution

Earthworm is a detritivore (ii).
Succession begins with pioneer species (i).
Pollination is an ecosystem service (iv).
Natality contributes to population growth (iii).
Correct match: a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii.

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