SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 31

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. apex.

The base of the ecological pyramid is typically broad and it tapers towards the top. This structure represents the distribution of energy, biomass, or numbers within an ecosystem. At the broad base, there are large populations of producers, such as plants, which provide energy for the consumers above them. As you move up the pyramid, the number of individuals and the amount of available energy decrease, leading to a narrower apex with fewer top predators or apex consumers.