NEET
Botany

Decomposition

Low Priority
Consistency: 30%
Weightage: 6 / 20 Yrs

High-Yield Trend

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Questions
7 MCQs

01
PYQ 2008
medium
botany ID: neet-200
The slow rate of decomposition of fallen logs in nature is due to their:

1. low moisture content

2. poor nitrogen content

3. anaerobic environment around them

4. low cellulose content

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02
PYQ 2012
easy
botany ID: neet-201

Pheretima and its close relatives derive nourishment from:

1. Sugarcane roots

2. Decaying fallen leaves and soil organic matter

3. Soil insects

4. Small pieces of fresh fallen leaves of maize

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03
PYQ 2013
easy
botany ID: neet-201

Which one of the following processes during decomposition is correctly described?

1. Humanification-Leads to the accumulation of a dark-coloured substance in humans which undergoes microbial action at a very fast rate
2. Catabolism-Last step decomposition under fully anaerobic condition
3. Leaching-Water soluble inorganic nutrients rise to the top layers of the soil
4. Fragmentation-Carried out by organisms such as earthworms

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04
PYQ 2020
easy
botany ID: neet-202

The rate of decomposition is faster in the ecosystem due to the following factors, except:

1. Detritus rich in sugars
2. Warm and moist environment
3. Presence of aerobic soil microbes
4. Detritus richer in lignin and chitin
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05
PYQ 2022
easy
botany ID: neet-202
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Decomposition is a process in which the detritus is degraded into simpler substances by microbes.
Statement II: Decomposition is faster if the detritus is rich in lignin and chitin.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
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06
PYQ 2022
easy
botany ID: neet-202
Detritivores breakdown detritus into smaller particles. This process is called:
1. Decomposition 2. Catabolism
3. Fragmentation 4. Humification
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PYQ 2023
easy
botany ID: neet-202
Identify the correct statements:
A: Detrivores perform fragmentation.
B: The humus is further degraded by some microbes during mineralization.
C: Water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil and get precipitated by a process called leaching.
D: The detritus food chain begins with living organisms.
E: Earthworms break down detritus into smaller particles by a process called catabolism.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. D, E, A only 2. A, B, C only
3. B, C, D only 4. C, D, E only
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Preparing Decomposition for NEET

Decomposition is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Decomposition. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Decomposition a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.