Botany-(general)

NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following statements about ecological interactions is correct?

A

Interference competition can occur even when resources are abundant.

B

Commensalism always benefits both species involved.

C

Predators only harm their prey without any ecological benefits.

D

Mutualism does not involve any form of co-evolution between species.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Interference competition occurs when one species reduces the fitness of another even in the presence of abundant resources, as stated in the NCERT context. Other options misrepresent the nature of commensalism, predation, and mutualism.

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