General Science question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
The main difference between a food chain and a food web is that food chains
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
Are linear and food webs are complex
Why this is the correct answer:
Food Chains show a single, straight-line path of energy flow in an ecosystem. They trace how energy moves from a producer (like grass) to a series of consumers (like a rabbit, then a fox).
Food Webs consist of many interconnected food chains. They show a more realistic, complex network of what multiple organisms eat, recognizing that most animals consume more than just one specific type of food.
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Why the other options are incorrect:
(A), (B), and (C) are incorrect because both food chains and food webs must include both plants (producers) and animals (consumers) to show how energy flows through an ecosystem.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
