When certain exotic species are introduced into a geographical area, they become invasive mainly because:
1. | The invaded land has unlimited resources for the introduced species |
2. | The invaded land does not have its natural predator |
3. | The population of the introduced species in the invaded land is very low |
4. | Introduced species do not face any competition in the introduced land |
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The most common means of morphological defense in plants against herbivory are:
1. | Spines | 2. | Thick cuticle |
3. | Thorns | 4. | Slime |
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Nicotine, caffeine, quinine and opium produced by plants are actually:
1. Primary metabolites needed in reproduction
2. Secondary metabolites needed for growth
3. Alkaloids that are present in seeds
4. Defenses against grazers and browsers
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Consider the given statements regarding competition amongst organisms:
I: | Only related species can compete for the same resource |
II: | Competition occurs only when the resources are limiting |
The correct statement/s is/are:
1. | I alone | 2. | II alone |
3. | Both I and II | 4. | Neither I nor II |
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A process in which the fitness of one species is significantly lower in the presence of another species, is termed as :
1. | Predation | 2. | Parasitism |
3. | Competition | 4. | Amensalism |
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Abingdon tortoise in Galapagos islands became extinct within a decade after goats were introduced on the island due to:
1. Habitat fragmentation
2. Better browsing efficiency of goats
3. Predator of goat attacking tortoise
4. Virus of goats parasitizing tortoise
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“Competitive Exclusion Principle” may be true if:
1. The competing species are equally capable
2. Resource partitioning occurs
3. There is only intraspecific competition
4. Resources are limiting
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One mechanism that promotes co-existence rather than exclusion amongst competing species is:
1. | Periodic migration | 2. | Hibernation and aestivation |
3. | Resource partitioning | 4. | Reproductive isolation |
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Cuckoos laying their eggs in the nests of crow is an example of:
1. | Ectoparasitism | 2. | Endopararsitism |
3. | Hyperparasitism | 4. | Brood parasitism |
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An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch is an example of:
1. | Ectoparasitism | 2. | Endopararsitism |
3. | Commensalism | 4. | Mutualism |
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