Class NEET 2026 ALL Q #2071
COMPETENCY BASED
APPLY
4 Marks 2026 NTA-RE-NEET-2026 MCQ SINGLE
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I:
A. Both species are harmed
B. One species is harmed and the other is benefited
C. Both species are benefited
D. One is benefited while the other has no effect
List-II:
I. Predation
II. Mutualism
III. Competition
IV. Commensalism
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(B) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(C) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(D) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
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Correct Answer: A

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Detailed Solution

Step 1: Analyze List-I interactions

We evaluate the biological interactions based on the effect on the two species involved:

  • A. Both species are harmed: This describes Competition (III).
  • B. One species is harmed and the other is benefited: This describes Predation (I).
  • C. Both species are benefited: This describes Mutualism (II).
  • D. One is benefited while the other has no effect: This describes Commensalism (IV).

Step 2: Map the matches

Based on the analysis:

  • A matches with III
  • B matches with I
  • C matches with II
  • D matches with IV

Final Answer: A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because it requires the student to map theoretical definitions of ecological interactions to specific scenarios.
Knowledge Dimension: CONCEPTUAL
Justification: The question tests the understanding of ecological principles and the classification of interspecific relationships.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of NEET, this is classified as COMPETENCY. This question aligns with the NCERT Biology curriculum (Organisms and Populations) and tests the ability to categorize biological phenomena accurately.

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