2. In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by

(a) carnivores

(b) herbivores

(c) decomposers

(d) producers

Correct option – ( a )

Explanation for correct option – carnivores are placed at the third place in the trophic level .

Explanation for incorrect option – first level is occupied by producers and  second by herbivores . Decomposers occupy the last level in the trophic level .

Hence correct option is  carnivores