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AIPMT PRELIMS2010Botany-Ecology

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Botany Population Interactions Multiple Correct Question

Type: Multiple Correct-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Study the four statements (a–d) given below and select the two correct ones out of them

A

A lion eating a deer and a sparrow feeding on grain are ecologically similar in being consumers

B

Predator star fish Pisaster helps in maintaining species diversity of some invertebrates

C

Predators ultimately lead to the extinction of prey species

D

Production of chemicals such as nicotine, strychnine by the plants are metabolic disorders

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Carnivores (Lion) and herbivores (sparrow) are consumers. Pisaster controls prey population and reduces competition among prey species.

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