AIPMT MAINS2011Botany-Ecology

AIPMT MAINS 2011 Botany Population Ecology MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Consider the following statement (A)⁻(D) each with one or two blanks. (A) Bears go into _______ (1) _______ during winter to _______ (2) _______ cold weather (B) A conical age pyramid with a broad base represents _______ (3) _______ human population (C) A wasp pollinating a fig flower is an example of _______ (4) _______ (D) An area with high levels of species richness is known as _______ (5) _______ Which one of the following options, gives the correct fill ups for the respective blank numbers from (1) to (5) in the statements?

A
  • expanding, (4) - commensalism, (5) - biodiversity park
B
  • hibernation, (2) - escape, (3) - expanding, (5) - hot spot
C
  • stable, (4) - commensalism, (5) - marsh
D
  • aestivation, (2) - escape, (3) - stable, (4) - mutualism

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Hibernation is a winter sleep strategy to escape cold weather. A conical age pyramid with a broad base indicates a growing population. Wasp pollination of fig flowers is mutualism, and areas with high species richness are called hot spots.

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