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How does a foodweb increase the stability of an ecosystem ?

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A foodweb provides alternative pathways of food availability and also helps in preventing overpopulation of any species.
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  • To increase the stability of a ship

    A
    the base area should be made large.
    B
    height of its centre of gravity should be kept as low as possible.
    C
    Both (a) and (b)
    D
    Neither (a) nor (b)

  • To increase the stability of a ship

    A
    the base area should be made large
    B
    height of its centre of gravity should be kept as low as possible
    C
    Both (a) and (b)
    D
    Neither (a) nor (b)

  • (A) : Food chains are interconnected at various trophic levels to form food web. (R) : Food web decreases the stability of an ecosystem.

    A
    If both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
    B
    If both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    C
    If (A) is true but (R) is false.
    D
    If both (A) and (R) are false.

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    Which one of the following does not promote stability of the ecosystem ?

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