Organisms And Population Question 155

Question: Match the column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.

Column-I Column-II A. Predation I. Cuscuta and Hedge plants B. Commensalism II. Balanus and Chthamalus C. Parasitism III. Cactus and Moth D. Competition IV. Orchid and Mango

Options:

A) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

B) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

C) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

D) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Predation is a relation between two organisms in which one organism captures and feeds on other.

Commensalism is a relation between two organisms in which one benefits and the other derives neither benefit nor harms.

Parasitism is a relation between organisms in which one lives as a parasite on another and harm the host.

Competition is process in which the fitness and survival ability of one species is significantly lower in the presence of another species.