Question

Statement 1: Brood parasitism in birds is a fascinating example of parasitism.

Statement 2: The parasitic bird eats the eggs in the nest of its host.

• A. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
• B. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 2 is not the explanation of statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect

Brood parasitism is a form of parasitism where the parasitic bird lays its eggs in the nest of its host and has the host incubate, hatch and care for its young.