Statement – I : Metabolism, consciousness are defining features of living organism.

Statement – II : Living organisms are self replicating, evolving and self-regulating interactive systems capable of responding to external stimulus.

Both statement I and statement II are correct.

Statement I: Metabolism and consciousness are indeed defining features of living organisms. Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within living organisms to maintain life, such as energy production and nutrient utilization. Consciousness, while it may vary in complexity among different species, is associated with awareness and the ability to respond to one's environment.

Statement II: Living organisms are self-replicating, evolving, and self-regulating interactive systems capable of responding to external stimuli. This statement accurately describes the key characteristics of living organisms. They have the ability to reproduce and pass on their genetic information, they evolve over time through the process of natural selection, and they can respond to changes in their environment to maintain homeostasis.