Question 161 markMCQSection A

Which one of the following gets biomagnified at different levels in a food chain?

Our Environment
Ecosystem

Options

(a)Carbon monoxide
(b)CFC's
(c)DDT
(d)Manure

Official answer

DDT

Answer keywords:DDTbiomagnification

Analysis and explanation

DDT (Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane) is a pesticide that gets biomagnified at different levels in a food chain. It is a non-biodegradable substance that accumulates in the tissues of organisms and gets transferred to the next trophic level, causing harm to the ecosystem.

Question details

Q16 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2025
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Our Environment
Topic
Ecosystem
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Ecosystem

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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.