Read the following statements. (I) Any species growing expo…

Biology Organisms and Populations Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 21, 2026

Read the following statements.

(I) Any species growing exponentially under unlimited resource condition can reach enormous population densities in short time.

(II) Darwin showed how even a slow growing animal like element could reach enormous numbers in the absence of check.

(III) If there are non-limiting or unlimited conditions are provided then natality and mortality decrease within a population.

Choose the correct option.

Statements (I) and (II) are correct

Statements (I) and (III) are correct

Statements (II) and (III) are incorrect

All statements are incorrect

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The correct answer is:

(I) is correct because exponential growth under unlimited resources leads to rapid population increase.

(II) is correct as Darwin explained even slow-reproducing animals like elephants can grow large in number.

(III) is incorrect because under unlimited conditions, natality increases while mortality decreases, not both decrease.

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