STD 12 - 1. sexual reproduction in flowering plants — Biology STD 12 Science — Question

$I$. reduced reliance on chemical pesticides

$II$. reduced post-harvest losses

$III$. increased efficiency of minerals used by the plants

$IV$. enhanced nutritional value of the food

Which of the statements given above are correct?

$I.$ Recent studies support competition as suggested in 'Gauses's Competitive Exclusion Principle'

$II.$ Gause's hypothesis says if two species compete for same resources then one will be eliminated by another species

$III.$ More recent studies point out that species facing competition might evolve mechanisms that promote co-existence rather than exclusion

$IV.$ Gause's competitive exclusion principle is effective when resources are in excess

$V.$ Unlimited resources give better opportunity for adaptation

Choose the correct combination of statements