Question

In a grassland ecosystem, which of the following groups of animals are likely to occupy the same tropic level?

• A. a, b and c
• B. b, c and e
• C. c, d and e
• D. b, d and e

Answer 1

The correct option is A a, b and c

The second trophic level consists of organisms that eat the producers. These are called primary consumers, or herbivores. In a grassland ecosystem, grasshopper feeds on plant nectar for energy, a producer. The rat, the rabbit also feeds on plants which in turn is consumed by a snake. Hence grasshopper, rat and rabbit are all primary consumers or herbivores. Thus, the correct answer is option A.