Multiple choice

Q.10. If population of lions decreases in a forest, the population of deer will

  1. remain unaffected

  2. increase

  3. decrease
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lions are apex predators that hunt and consume deer. If the lion population decreases, fewer deer will be preyed upon, leading to a population increase for the deer due to lower predation pressure.

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