UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-7

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    Consider the following statements.
    1. Interactions between the two organisms, in which one organism kills and feed on the second organism, called Parasitism.
    2. Mutualism is the way two organisms of different species biologically interact in a relationship, in which each individual derives a fitness benefit.
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

    A)  Only 1             

    B)  Only 2            

    C)  Both 1 and 2                

    D)  Neither1nor 2

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] In Parasitism, one organism receives benefits from other by causing damage to it but not fatal. The process, which involves in it are compaction, recrystallisation, cementation. The sediment may be compacted by the rearrangement of grains under pressure, reducing pore space and driving out interstitial liquid. Mutualism is the way two organisms of different species biologically interact in a relationship.


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