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Environment & Ecology question from Sub Inspector exam, 2022 by JKSSB

A forest of trees and undergrowth plants inhabited by animals and rooted in soil containing bacteria and fungi is an example of

Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer: Option D — Biological community
In ecology, a biological community (also known as a biotic community) consists of all the living populations of different species that live and interact together in the same area at the same time.

Why it fits the description:
Your example includes a diverse range of living organisms interacting in one habitat:

Producers: Trees and undergrowth plants.

Consumers: Animals.

Decomposers: Bacteria and fungi in the soil.
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Recruitment Sub Inspector
Year 2022
Subject Environment & Ecology
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