Question

What is the ecological niche of a plant?

• A. Provides food to all primary consumers
• B. Provides oxygen to all organisms
• C. Provides shelter for insects
• D. Decomposes dead and decaying organisms

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Provides food to all primary consumers
B Provides oxygen to all organisms
C Provides shelter for insects

Ecological niche is the specific role a species performs in its ecosystem. Plants provide food to all the primary consumers hence they occupy the role of producers in an ecosystem.
Plants produce oxygen during photosythesis which is used for breathing by all organisms. They also provide shelter to various insects like ants, butterflies etc.
Fungi decomposes dead and decaying organisms hence they occupy the role of decomposers.