Question

Mr X is eating curd/yoghurt. Which of the following trophic levels does he occupy?

• A. First trophic level
• B. Second trophic level
• C. Third trophic level
• D. fourth trophic level

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Third trophic level

Mr. X eating curd/yoghurt should be considered as occupying third trophic level. In this chain, plants occupy the first trophic level. Cows that eat the plants occupy the second trophic level. The microorganisms convert the lactose in milk to lactic acid without consuming the milk. Mr X eating the curd occupies the third trophic level.