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Given below are two statements:
Statement $I:$ Gause's 'Competitive Exclusion Principle' states that two closely related species competing for the same resources cannot co-exist indefinitely and competitively inferior one will be eliminated eventually.
Statement $II:$ In general, carnivores are more adversely affected by competition than herbivores.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is true.
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true.
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false.
Statement $I$ is correct Statement $II$ is false.
Solution
Gause's 'Competitive Exclusion Principle' states that two closely related species competing for the same resources cannot co-exist indefinitely and the competitively inferior one will be eliminated eventaully. Thus, statement $I$ is correct.
Statement II is incorrect as in general, herbivores and plants appear to be more adversely affected by competition than carnivores.
Similar Questions
Match the columns :
| Column – $I$ | Column -$ II$ |
| $(a)$ Predation | $(i)$ Cuscuta and hedge plant |
| $(b)$ Commensalism | $(ii)$ Balanus and Chathamalus |
| $(c)$ Parasitism | $(iii)$ Cactus and Moth |
| $(d)$ Competition | $(iv)$ Orchid and Mango |
