Question

In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by

• A. Carnivores
• B. Herbivores
• C. Decomposers
• D. Producers

Answer 1

The correct option is A Carnivores

The living components of an ecosystem are arranged in a hierarchical order with respect to food dependency. In a food chain, the organisms present in first trophic level are producers which synthesise food for themselves as well as all the other organisms.

At the second trophic level, are present herbivores which consume producers and at the third trophic level are present carnivores which consume herbivores for their nutrition supply. Thus, the correct answer is option A.