NEET Botany Population Interactions MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations accurately describe the types of population interactions?
Mutualism benefits both species; 2. Amensalism harms one species; 3. Commensalism benefits one species without affecting the other.
Competition benefits both species; 2. Parasitism harms the host; 3. Predation benefits the prey.
Mutualism benefits one species; 2. Commensalism harms the benefactor; 3. Amensalism benefits both species.
Predation harms the predator; 2. Amensalism benefits one species; 3. Competition is detrimental to both species.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In mutualism, both species benefit, while amensalism involves one species being harmed and commensalism involves one species benefiting without affecting the other, as described in the NCERT context.
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