Question

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:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Answer 2

- Statement I is false because Gause’s competitive exclusion principle states that two species competing for the same resources cannot coexist indefinitely, not for different resources.

- Statement II is true because when resources are limited, one species will dominate, and the inferior species will be eliminated.

Thus, Statement I is false, and Statement II is true, making the correct answer Option 3.