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MHT CET Medical202621 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyEcosystemActual

Secondary succession takes place on/in ----------------

Options

  1. Anewly cooled lava
  2. Bbare rock
  3. Cabandoned farm land
  4. Dnewly created pond

Correct answer

C. abandoned farm land

Step-by-step solution

Secondary succession occurs in areas where natural biotic communities previously existed but were destroyed or removed due to disturbances such as fire, flood, or human activities. Abandoned farm lands, cut or burned forests, and flooded lands are examples of areas where secondary succession takes place. Primary succession occurs in newly formed or exposed areas where no living organisms ever existed, such as newly cooled lava, bare rock, or a newly created pond. Answer: abandoned farm land

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