Biology·Prelims Questions

Primary and Secondary Productivity — Prelims Questions

NEET UG
Updated 23 Mar 2026
Q1easy

Which of the following statements correctly defines Net Primary Productivity (NPP)?

Q2easy

If the Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) of an ecosystem is 2000kcal m2yr12000\,\text{kcal m}^{-2} \text{yr}^{-1} and the producers' respiratory losses are 500kcal m2yr1500\,\text{kcal m}^{-2} \text{yr}^{-1}, what is the Net Primary Productivity (NPP)?

Q3medium

Which of the following ecosystems generally exhibits the highest Net Primary Productivity (NPP) per unit area?

Q4medium

According to the 10% law of energy transfer, if producers in an ecosystem have 10,000J10,000\,\text{J} of energy, how much energy would typically be available to the secondary consumers?

Q5medium

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding secondary productivity?

Q6hard

Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to directly limit primary productivity in a tropical rainforest?