Q.9. Assertion (A): The maximum concentration of chemicals and pesticides occurs at the first trophic level. Reason (R): The chemical and pesticides are not biodegradable.
The correct answer is [C] A is true but R is false.
The maximum concentration of chemicals and pesticides occurs at the highest trophic level, not the first. These chemicals are non-biodegradable, so they accumulate through the food chain, causing biomagnification.
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ANSWER: [D]
Explanation: The correct answer is D. A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A) is false → Maximum concentration of pesticides is found at the highest trophic level (top consumers), not the first level.
Reason (R) is true → Pesticides are non-biodegradable and accumulate in organisms, causing biomagnification.