Cuckoos laying their eggs in the nests of crow is an example of:

1. Ectoparasitism 2. Endopararsitism
3. Hyperparasitism 4. Brood parasitism

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: 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
Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Commensalism, Protocooperation & Mutualism |
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All the following relations are examples of commensalism except:
1. Sea anemone and clown fish
2. Cattle egret and grazing cattle
3. Barnacles growing on the back of whale
4. Cuscuta growing on hedge plants

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Competition | Population Interactions: Parasitism | Population Interactions: Commensalism, Protocooperation & Mutualism |
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In mycorrhiza, the fungi help the plant in:
1. Synthesis of high energy carbohydrates
2. Absorption of essential nutrients from the soil
3. Nitrogen fixation
4. Biocontrol of pathogens

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Commensalism, Protocooperation & Mutualism |
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The fig tree is pollinated by a:

1. Honeybee 2. Wasp
3. Bird 4. Moth
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To get pollinated by a bee, the Mediterranean Orchid, Ophrys, employs:
1. Sexual deceit
2. Pseudo-copulation
3. Reward in the form of nectar
4. Place for laying eggs

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A population with a population pyramid that has an extremely broad base will most likely be:

1. a rapidly expanding population
2. a stable population
3. a population where the birth rate equaled the death rate
4. a population where there were more old than young individuals

Subtopic:  Population Dynamic |
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The biome characterized by a mean annual temperature between 5°C and 22°C and mean annual precipitation between 5 cm and 50 cm is:
1. Desert
2. Arctic and alpine tundra
3. Temperate forest
4. Grassland

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Many freshwater animals cannot live for long in sea water and vice versa because of:
1. Buoyancy related problems
2. Lack of impermeable skins
3. Thermolabile enzymes
4. Osmotic considerations

Subtopic:  Abiotic Factors: Light & Water (OLD NCERT) |
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Evolutionary biologists believe that “success” of mammals is largely due to their ability to:
1. Produce a large number of progeny
2. Live for a longer life span
3. Maintain a constant body temperature
4. Nurture young ones for longer periods

Subtopic:  Abiotic Factors: Temperature (OLD NCERT) |
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