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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CHSL - 9th July 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q40

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The total number of living organisms, both plants and animals, in a given area, is called:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Biomass.

Biomass:

Biomass is the total quantity or weight of organisms in a given area or volume.

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