Four pupils were asked to state what they knew about decomposers. Their answers are shown in the given box.
Abhi: They help to return nutrients to the soil.
Esha: They require sunlight, air and water to grow.
Jane: They break down dead organisms into simpler substances.
John: They remove dead organisms from the environment.

Who all are correct?

Only Esha and Jane

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Only Abhi and Esha

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Only Esha and John

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Only Abhi, Jane and John

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Solution

The correct option is D Only Abhi, Jane and John
Decomposers do not require sunlight, water or air but they need oxygen to gain energy and drive their own life processes.

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The correct option is D Only Abhi, Jane and JohnDecomposers do not require sunlight, water or air but they need oxygen to gain energy and drive their own life processes.

The correct option is D Only Abhi, Jane and John
Decomposers do not require sunlight, water or air but they need oxygen to gain energy and drive their own life processes.