Ecology is a part of the geography of general awareness, which consists of many topics. Preparing ecology questions for SSC CGL 2025 exam can help you to prepare for the exam effectively. Due to having so many topics, we have divided the SSC CGL ecology into two parts for your convenience. This is part 1 of the ecology in which we have provided the questions related to the topics such as ecosystem, biosphere, forest, national parks and sanctuaries. Along with that, we have explained those topics and provided some free preparation resources that can help you in your exam preparation.
The SSC CGL 2025 exam consists of tier 1 and tier 2. Preparation for the SSC CGL exam is not an easy task. It requires topic-wise, section-wise, and overall preparation. Just preparing the ecology questions for SSC CGL is not enough. For that, we have provided some free preparation resources which include free topic-wise tests, complete mock tests, sectional tests and much more.
As we have already mentioned that ecology is not a small subject; it consists of so many topics. Going through the ecology questions for SSC CGL is important, but before that, you should understand the concept behind it. Here we have explained the topics that we have included in Part 1.
An ecosystem is a system where living organisms (plants, animals, humans) interact with non-living components (like air, water, soil) in a specific area. It can be natural (like forests, rivers) or artificial (like aquariums, crop fields).
| Ecosystem Type | Example | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Terrestrial | Forests, grasslands | Land-based |
| Aquatic | Rivers, oceans | Water-based |
| Artificial | Garden, aquarium | Human-made |
The biosphere is the zone of life on Earth. It includes all living organisms and the environments they live in – land, water, and air. It connects all ecosystems globally.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Lithosphere | Earth’s land (soil, rocks) |
| Hydrosphere | All water bodies (rivers, seas) |
| Atmosphere | Air around Earth |
A forest is a large area covered mainly with trees, shrubs, and wildlife. Forests help maintain the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in nature and are home to many species.
| Forest Type | Area/Region | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Rainforest | Western Ghats, NE India | Dense, evergreen, heavy rainfall |
| Deciduous Forest | Central India, foothills | Shed leaves seasonally |
| Thorn Forest | Rajasthan, Gujarat | Dry areas, thorny plants |
| Alpine Forest | Himalayas | Cold regions, coniferous trees |
These are protected areas made to conserve wildlife and biodiversity.
| Feature | National Park | Wildlife Sanctuary |
|---|---|---|
| Objective | Conservation of flora and fauna | Protection of animals, sometimes human activity allowed |
| Human Activity | Not allowed | Limited activity may be allowed |
| Declared By | Central or State Government | Central or State Government |
| National Park | State | Famous For |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Corbett | Uttarakhand | First national park, tigers |
| Kaziranga | Assam | One-horned rhinoceros |
| Gir | Gujarat | Asiatic lions |
| Sundarbans | West Bengal | Royal Bengal Tigers, mangroves |
| Kanha | Madhya Pradesh | Barasingha (swamp deer) |
Here we have provided the ecology questions for SSC CGL, which include topics ecosystem, biosphere, forest, national parks, and sanctuaries. Above, we have provided the concept and a small introduction to these topics. You are advised to first understand the topics, then go through the questions that we have provided here.
1. All the interacting organisms (biotic) in an area together with the non-living constituents (abiotic) of the environment form an ______ :
2. An artificial ecosystem is represented by :
3. An ecological system is a :
4. What is the surroundings in which organisms live called ?
5. Forests are examples of :
6. The main source of energy in the ecosystem is :
7. Three major types of ecological pyramids are :
8. All the individuals collected from one species form a :
9. All the communities taken together in an area form a bigger unit (largest ecosystem unit) called :
10. Components of ecosystem are :
Now you know the ecology questions that SSC can ask in the SSC CGL 2025 exam. But just knowing the types of questions asked in the exam is not enough because the SSC CGL is a time-constrained exam. Improving your speed, accuracy, and time management skills is important to attempt the exam effectively. For that, you should attempt our topic-wise tests that we have provided for free. Click on the button given below and start your preparation for the exam.
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The topics covered in the SSC CGL ecology part 1 are Ecosystem, Biosphere, Forest, and National Parks and Sanctuaries
You can find the ecology questions for SSC CGL Part 1 in this blog.
Start by understanding the concepts clearly, then solve topic-wise mock tests, revise regularly, and practice previous year questions.
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