Ecosystem - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding human modified ecosystems?

1) Even if they are Human modified ecosystems, they depend on solar energy.
2) Human modified Ecosystems are complex and unstable.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None of the above

Explanation:
Human modified ecosystems may or may not depend on solar energy e.g. in an industry energy is provided in the form of fossil fuel or electricity or both. They are highly simplified, have low species diversity and are highly unstable. Some examples of human modified ecosystems are: Agro-ecosystems, Plantation forests, Urban ecosystems, Rural ecosystems, Aquaculture, Industrial areas, Laboratory cultures, etc.