In which of the following interactions are both partners adversely affected?

  • A
    Parasitism
  • B
    Mutualism
  • C
    Competition
  • D
    Predation

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Who proposed the Competitive Exclusion Principle?

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

Match the following population interactions with their respective signs and descriptions:
Interaction Type Sign Description
$(a)$ Parasitism $(i) -, 0$ $(A)$ Both get benefitted
$(b)$ Amensalism $(ii) -, -$ $(B)$ One gets harmed,other has no effect
$(c)$ Competition $(iii) +, -$ $(C)$ Both get harmed
$(d)$ Mutualism $(iv) +, +$ $(D)$ One is harmed and second is benefited

Identify the examples of Commensalism and Mutualism from the given list:
$I -$ Mango tree and Orchid
$II -$ Fungi and Algae or Cyanobacteria (Lichen)
$III -$ Fungi and roots of higher plants (Mycorrhizae)
$IV -$ Whale and Barnacles
$V -$ Sea Anemone and Clown fish
$VI -$ Plants and Seed dispersers
$VII -$ Plants and Pollinators
$VIII -$ Cattle egret and Grazing cattle
Commensalism $\quad\quad$ Mutualism

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Gause's competitive exclusion principle states that two closely related species competing for different resources cannot exist indefinitely.
Statement $II$: According to Gause's principle,during competition,the inferior will be eliminated. This may be true if resources are limiting.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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