Question

The most endangered ecosystem in India
A) Shola forest ecosystem
B) Evergreen forest ecosystem
C) Pond ecosystem
D) Tundra ecosystem

Answer 1

Hint: Ecosystem can be defined as a geographical area when the organisms are in continuous interaction with its surroundings. It comprises both biotic and abiotic components. Ecosystem is the basic unit of ecology. The ecosystem can be of many types: forest ecosystem, terrestrial ecosystem, pond ecosystem, etc.

Complete answer:
To solve this question, we must know the different ecosystems in India.
A) Shola forest ecosystem- This forest comprises dwarf trees which can grow upto height of 20-25 feet. It is mostly found along the Western Ghats and is most prominent in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. These forests are prominent in the mountain ranges and are important as they store water.
B) Evergreen forest Ecosystem- The ecosystem found in the evergreen forest is called the evergreen ecosystem. These forests are dense, and contain trees that are very high. It occurs in the areas which receive heavy rainfall. Small patches of these forests are found in Odisha, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They are endangered due to continuous human interactions.
C) Pond ecosystem- The ecosystem in the pond is known as pond ecosystem. It is a freshwater ecosystem. It comprises small aquatic plants and animals and certain microorganisms. Small fishes, ponds, ducks are found in this habitat.
D) Tundra Ecosystem- These are the ecosystems which are found in places which are very cold like mountains, tundra regions. These are tree less ecosystems. The animals include polar bear, walrus etc which can survive in snow. It is present in Canada, Iceland, Russia. In India it is found in the trans Himalayan region.

The correct answer is option B.

Note:
We live in a terrestrial ecosystem. In this ecosystem, the organisms including us interact on the land mass. Some examples of terrestrial ecosystems are tundra, taiga, evergreen forest, deserts, deciduous forests, etc.