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Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
In accumulation of toxic substances at higher trophic levels of an ecosystem through the food chain, which of the following organisms is affected the most ?
  1. (A) Small aquatic plants
  2. (B) Human beings
  3. (C) Small fish
  4. (D) Large fish
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Model Answer

(B) Human beings

Human beings occupy the top trophic level, so the maximum concentration of toxic chemicals accumulates in their bodies through biological magnification.

Explanation

The passage states: "As human beings occupy the top level in any food chain, the maximum concentration of these chemicals get accumulated in our bodies." This process is called biological magnification — toxic substances like pesticides accumulate progressively at each trophic level, so the highest-level consumer is affected most. Always remember: higher trophic level = greater accumulation of toxins.

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