Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) Match the Following Question
Type: Match the Following-match the column-Medium-Class 12
Match Column-I with Column-II.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (a) Predation | (i) Interaction leading to one species benefiting while the other is neither harmed nor benefited |
| (b) Commensalism | (ii) A relationship where both species benefit |
| (c) Mutualism | (iii) Interaction where one species benefits at the expense of another |
| (d) Competition | (iv) Process where species compete for resources, impacting each other's fitness |
A
a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
B
a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii
C
a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii
D
a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In the context of ecological interactions, predation is defined as a relationship where one species benefits at the expense of another (a-iii). Commensalism is where one species benefits while the other is neither harmed nor benefited (b-i). Mutualism involves interactions where both species benefit (c-ii), and competition refers to the process where species vie for resources, influencing each other's fitness (d-iv).
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