Q15
1 markMCQSection A

Which of the following groups do not constitute a food chain ? (i) Wolf, rabbit, grass, lion (ii) Plankton, man, grasshopper, fish (iii) Hawk, grass, snake, grasshopper, frog (iv) Grass, snake, wolf, tiger

Our Environment
Ecosystem

Options

(A)(i) and (iv)
(B)(i) and (iii)
(C)(ii) and (iii)
(D)(ii) and (iv)
Official Answer

The groups that do not constitute a food chain are (i) Wolf, rabbit, grass, lion and (iv) Grass, snake, wolf, tiger. A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms that eat other organisms as a source of food and energy. In a food chain, each organism is eaten by only one other organism. In the given groups, (i) and (iv) do not follow this rule.

Hint

A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms that eat other organisms as a source of food and energy.

Analysis & Explanation

The question requires the student to analyze the given groups and identify which ones do not constitute a food chain. The student needs to understand the concept of a food chain and apply it to the given groups.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2025?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Our Environment" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Ecosystem" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper.