What does competitive exclusion theory state?

Biology Organisms and Populations NCERT Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 12, 2026

Two closely related species competing for the same resources cannot co-exist indefinitely and competitively inferior one will be eliminated eventually

Humans are the most widespread agents of disturbance

In a competition for similar resource both the participants are benefitted

In a competition, both the participants are excluded

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The Competitive Exclusion Principle (Gause’s principle) states that when two species compete for the same limited resources and occupy the same niche, the weaker competitor will eventually be eliminated.

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