The process where a population inhibits the growth of other population without affecting itself is known as:

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Explanation: Amensalism is an interaction between two living individuals or populations of different species in which one organism or population does not allow, other organism or population to grow or live near it. Inhibition is achieved through the secretion of chemicals called allochemics. E.g., the roots and hulls of black walnut (Juglans nigra), produce a chemical called juglone. It is toxic to apple, tomato and alfalfa.Hence, the correct option is (A).

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(A) Amensalism

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(B) Parasitism

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(C) Mutualism

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(D) Commensalism

List-I (Types of adaptation)		List-II (Examples)
1	Biochemical adaptation	p	Desert lizards
2	Behavioural adaptation	q	Deep sea fishes
3	Physiological adaptation	r	Opuntia
4	Morphological adaptation	s	Kangaroo rats

List - I		List – II
A.	Living Fossil	i.	Elongated canine teeth
B.	Connecting Link	ii.	Vermiform appendix
C.	Vestigial Organ	iii.	Echidna
D.	Atavism	iv.	Latimeria

The process where a population inhibits the growth of other population without affecting itself is known as:

The Correct Option is A

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