Question

Consider the following statements (i-iv) each with one or two blanks:

(i) Bears go into —---1—-- during winter to —--2—-- cold weather.
(ii) A conical age pyramid with a broad base represents —-3—- human population.
(iii) A wasp pollinating a fig flower is an example of —-4—-.
(iv) An area with high levels of species richness is known as —-5—- .

Which of the following options, gives the correct fill ups from the respective blank numbers from 1 to 5 in the statements-

• A. 1 - hibernation, 2 - escape, 3 - expanding, 5 - hotspot
• B. 3 - expanding, 4 - commensalism, 5 - biodiversity park
• C. 3 - stable, 4 - commensalism, 5 - marsh
• D. 1 - aestivation, 2 - escape, 3 - stable, 4 - mutualism

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 - hibernation, 2 - escape, 3 - expanding, 5 - hotspot

Complete sentences:

(i) Bears go into hibernation (1) during winter to escape (2) cold weather.

(ii) A conical age pyramid with a broad base represents expanding (3) human population.

(iii) A wasp pollinating a fig flower is an example of mutualism (4).

(iv) An area with high levels of species richness is known as hotspot (5).

Final answer
(d) 1 - hibernation, 2 - escape, 3 - expanding, 5 - hotspot