UPSC Notes

Principles of Ecology encompasses the fundamental concepts that underpin the study of interactions between organisms and their environment

Ecology is a scientific discipline focused on examining the interdependence, mutual reactions, and interconnected relationships between organisms and their physical environment, as well as among organisms themselves.

The intricate network of living species, their interconnected relationships, and the physical environment collectively constitute what is known as an ecosystem

Ecology and ecosystem are frequently employed terms to elucidate the interactions between organisms and their environment. 

An ecosystem is a geographical region where plants, animals, and various species, as well as weather and topography, work together to form a living environment.

Ecosystem represent segments of the natural world where living organisms engage with one another and their surroundings. 

Habitat and environment are two interrelated concepts crucial to understanding ecosystems and the interactions within them.

A habitat refers to the specific physical environment where an organism resides, essentially serving as the address or location of that organism. 

The term “environment” refers to the surroundings that collectively influence an organism throughout its existence. 

These agricultural systems, deeply intertwined with the country’s history, culture, and ecology, play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s economy and sustaining its large population