The following six (6) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below. Statement I : Phytoplankton produce most of the organic carbon in the ocean. Statement II : Algae are produced in the cold water biome.

Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2018 · Topic: Ecology (Ecosystem Functions: Productivity, Energy Flow, Trophic Levels)

1. Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
2. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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