Question

In a food chain, the lion eats the wild beast and the wild beast eats plants. Which of the following statement suits the given condition?
(i) The lion is the prey and the wild beast is the predator.
(ii) The lion is the predator and the wild beast is the prey.
(iii) The lion is the primary consumer and the wild beast is the secondary consumer.
(iv) The lion is the secondary consumer and the wild beast is the primary consumer.

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (i) and (iv)
• C. (ii) and (iii)
• D. (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (ii) and (iv)

• Predators are the animals that kill or hunt other animals for food and the animal which is killed is called prey. So, the lion is the predator that hunts for wild beasts for its food.
• Secondary consumers are carnivores or omnivores that feed on primary consumers that are herbivores. Therefore, the lion is a secondary consumer. Wild beasts eat plants, therefore, the wild beast is the primary consumer.

So, the correct answer is option D.