A population interaction that is detrimental to both species would be:

1. Mutualism 2. Competition
3. Predation 4. Amensalism

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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 migration2.Hibernation and aestivation
3.Resource partitioning4.Reproductive isolation

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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

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