Match List-I with List-IIList-1(Name of Interaction)List-II(Species A, Species B)(A). Mutualism(I). +, -(B). Commensalism(II). +, +(C). Competition(III). +, 0(D). Predation(IV). -, -Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Question

Prepp Team · Accepted Answer

Matching Ecological Interactions and Species Effects

This question requires matching different types of ecological interactions between species with the symbolic representation of their effects on the involved species. The symbols used are: '+' for a beneficial effect, '-' for a harmful effect, and '0' for no effect.

Understanding the Interactions

Let's analyze each interaction listed in List-I:

(A) Mutualism

Mutualism is an interaction where both interacting species benefit. For example, bees get nectar (food) from flowers, and flowers get pollinated by bees. Therefore, the effect on both species is beneficial.

Symbolic Representation: +, +
List-I (A) matches List-II (II).

(B) Commensalism

Commensalism is an interaction where one species benefits, and the other species is neither harmed nor helped. A classic example is barnacles attached to a whale; the barnacles get a place to live and filter food, while the whale is largely unaffected.

Symbolic Representation: +, 0
List-I (B) matches List-II (III).

(C) Competition

Competition occurs when two or more species require the same limited resources (like food, water, or space). This interaction negatively affects both species involved, as they expend energy and resources trying to obtain the resource, and potentially get less of it due to the presence of the other species.

Symbolic Representation: -, -
List-I (C) matches List-II (IV).

(D) Predation

Predation involves one species (the predator) hunting and killing another species (the prey) for food. The predator benefits from the interaction (obtains food), while the prey is harmed (killed).

Symbolic Representation: +, -
List-I (D) matches List-II (I).

Summary of Matches

Based on the analysis, the correct matching is:

List-I (Interaction)	List-II (Species A, Species B Effect)	Symbolic Representation
(A) Mutualism	(II) +, +	Both species benefit.
(B) Commensalism	(III) +, 0	One species benefits, the other is unaffected.
(C) Competition	(IV) -, -	Both species are negatively affected.
(D) Predation	(I) +, -	One species benefits, the other is harmed.

Correct Option Derivation

Combining these matches, we find the correct sequence:

(A) corresponds to (II)
(B) corresponds to (III)
(C) corresponds to (IV)
(D) corresponds to (I)

This corresponds to the option (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I).

Prepp Team · Answer

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

Prepp Team · Answer

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

Prepp Team · Answer

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