Question

Given below are two statements regarding, competitive interaction.
Statement I - Competition is the type of interaction where totally unrelated species may compete for the same resource.
Statement II - Competition occurs only when resources are limited.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct option given below:

• A. Both statement I and statement II are correct.
• B. Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
• C. Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
• D. Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

Hint:

Competition rule: Same resource + limited supply → competition (even between unrelated species).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Competition is an ecological interaction where organisms struggle for the same limited resources such as food, space, or light.

Step 1: Analyze Statement I. Competition can occur between:
• Same species (intraspecific)
• Different species (interspecific), even unrelated ones Thus, Statement I is correct.

Step 2: Analyze Statement II. Competition arises when:
• Resources are limited
• Demand exceeds supply Thus, Statement II is correct.

Step 3: Conclusion. \[ \text{Both Statement I and Statement II are correct} \]