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

The Correct Option is D

Assertion and Reasoning:

• Statement I: Gause’s competitive exclusion principle states that two species competing for different resources can coexist indefinitely. 
  Conclusion: False.
• Statement II: In cases of competition for limiting resources, one species may outcompete the other, leading to the elimination of the inferior competitor. 
  Conclusion: True.

Thus, the correct answer is (4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.