Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following combinations correctly describe the relationships among species in ecological interactions?
A
- Predators can reduce competition among prey species; 2) Commensalism benefits one species without harming the other.
B
- Competition only occurs when resources are limited; 2) Mutualism does not involve co-evolution.
C
- Predation leads to extinction of prey species; 2) Commensalism involves both species benefiting.
D
- Interference competition requires limited resources; 2) Predators always lead to the extinction of their prey.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Option A is correct as it highlights that predators help maintain species diversity by reducing competition among prey, and commensalism is defined as a relationship where one species benefits while the other is neither harmed nor benefited. This aligns with the concepts presented in the NCERT context.
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