NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations correctly describe aspects of mutualism and competition in ecological interactions?
Mutualism involves both species benefiting, while competition can occur without resource limitation.
Mutualism requires one species to exploit the other, and competition occurs only when resources are limited.
In mutualism, one species is harmed while the other benefits, and competition leads to resource sharing.
Mutualism is characterized by co-evolution of species, whereas competition is irrelevant if resources are abundant.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct because mutualism indeed involves both species benefiting, and competition can still happen even when resources are not limiting, as stated in the NCERT context. The other statements misconstrue the definitions and dynamics of these ecological interactions.
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