Tiger lies at the apex of food chain because

Tiger has maximum biomass

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Tiger feeds on a number of herbivores which feed on a number of plants

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Tiger has many enemies

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Tiger is omnivorous

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The correct option is A Tiger feeds on a number of herbivores which feed on a number of plants
In a food chain, there are various trophic level. Energy is transferred from one trophic level to another level. It starts with the producers. Plants are producers that are present in the first trophic level. Primary consumers are herbivores that eat plants. They constitute the second trophic level. Tigers are secondary consumers that feed on herbivores. They are carnivores.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Tiger feeds on a number of herbivores which feed on a number of plants.'

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2. A trophic level in a food chain may be occupied by any of the producers, herbivores, carnivores or decomposers

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