Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Ecosystem

Question:

When a snake eats a rat, that feeds on leaves of green plants. The snake in a ____________in the food chain?

Options:

Primary consumer

Secondary consumer

Tertiary consumer

Secondary carnivores

Correct Answer:

Secondary consumer

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Secondary consumer

In this food chain scenario, the snake is consuming a rat, which in turn feeds on green plants. Green plants are producers because they produce their own food through photosynthesis. The rat, which feeds on the green plants, is a primary consumer because it consumes producers. Finally , the snake, which consumes the rat, occupies a higher trophic level and is therefore a secondary consumer.

So, the correct option is: Secondary consumer