Q.

Given below are two statements.

Statement I: Predators help in maintaining species diversity in community.

Statement II: Predation reduces the intensity of competition among competing prey species.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct. 

b

Both statement I and statement II are correct.

c

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

d

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.

answer is A.

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Both statement I and statement II are correct.

Predators keep prey populations under control. Predators also help in maintaining species diversity in a community, by reducing the intensity of competition among competing prey species. 

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