Question

Study the following chain
Grass $⟶$ Goat $⟶$ Jackal $⟶$ Tiger
Who among the following can be called predators?

• A. Goat
• B. Tiger and Grass
• C. Jackal and Tiger
• D. Goat and Jackal

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In an ecosystem, plants are called producers. In the given food chain, grasses are producers.

Goat depends on the grass for obtaining its food, hence, it is a primary consumer. Jackal preys on the goat and is eaten by the tiger. Here, the jackal is a secondary consumer and the tiger is a tertiary consumer. Since both jackal and tiger prey on or hunt other animals, they are predators.

So, the correct option is C.