Competition occurs when closely related species compete for the same resources that are limiting.

In this statement two concepts are emphasized, one is closely related species and the other the resources are limiting.

1. first concept is entirely wrong while the second concept is entirely correct.

2. First concept is right while the second is partially correct

3. Both are not entirely correct

4. Both are entirely correct.

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Competition |
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Match the items in Column-I with those in Column-II:

Column-I Column-II
(a) Herbivores-Plants  (i) Commensalism
(b) Mycorrhiza-Plants (ii) Mutualism
(c) Sheep-Cattle  (iii) Predation
(d) Orchid-Tree (iv) Competition


Select the correct option from the following:

Options: (a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
2. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
3. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
4. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Competition | Population Interactions: Predation | Population Interactions: Commensalism, Protocooperation & Mutualism |
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Assertion (A): Competition can be avoided even if two species compete for the same resource
Reason (R): The competition species can partition their resources to avoid competition
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is False but (R) is True
4. (A) is True but (R) is False
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Assertion(A): When certain exotic species are introduced into a geographical area, they become invasive and start spreading fast.
Reason(R): The invaded land does not have its natural competitors.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Assertion(A): In a field experiment, when all the starfish were removed from an enclosed intertidal area, more than 10 species of invertebrates became extinct within a year.
Reason(R): This happened due to intraspecific competition.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Assertion(A): A species shows a dramatic increase in its population when its competing species is removed.
Reason(R): The competing species is competitively superior species.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Assertion(A): Competition is defined as a process where the fitness of one species gets lower down due to the presence of another species.
Reason(R): An increase in the r-value of one species in the presence of another species represents competition.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Match List I with List II 
List I
(Interaction)
List II 
(Species A and B)
A. Mutualism I. +(A), O(B)
B. Commensalism II. –(A), O(B)
C. Amensalism III. +(A), –(B)
D. Parasitism  IV +(A), +(B)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options: A B C D
1. III I IV II
2. IV II I II
3. IV I II III
4. IV III I II
Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Competition | Population Interactions: Predation | Population Interactions: Parasitism | Population Interactions: Commensalism, Protocooperation & Mutualism |
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Gause's 'Competitive Exclusion Principle' states that two closely related species competing for the same resources cannot co-exist indefinitely and competitively inferior one will be eliminated eventually.
Statement II: In general, carnivores are more adversely affected by competition than herbivores.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
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Match List I with List II
List I (Interacting species) List II (Name of Interaction)
A. A Leopard and a Lion in a Forest/grassland I. Competition
B. A Cuckoo laying an egg in a Crow's nest II. Brood parasitism
C. Fungi and root of a higher plant mycorrhizae III. Mutualism
D. A cattle egret and a Cattle in a field IV. Commensalism
  
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options: A B C D
1. II III I IV
2. I II III IV
3. I II IV III
4. III IV I II
Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Competition | Population Interactions: Predation | Population Interactions: Parasitism | Population Interactions: Amensalism | Population Interactions: Commensalism, Protocooperation & Mutualism |
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