Question

Assertion (A): Food web is a network of several food chains operating in an ecosystem.
Reason (R): Food web decreases the stability of an ecosystem.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Food webs increase ecosystem stability by creating multiple energy pathways and making the system more robust.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

A food web is indeed a network of interconnected food chains within an ecosystem, which helps maintain the flow of energy.
Contrary to what Reason (R) suggests, food webs actually increase the stability of an ecosystem by providing alternate pathways for energy flow and making the system more resilient to disturbances. Thus, Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.