Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Organisms and Populations

Question:

Which statement accurately describes the concept of "population"?

 

Options:

 It represents interbreeding individuals of a species found within a specific geographic area

It encompasses interbreeding individuals of a species found in various geographic areas.

Both (a) and (b)

None of the above

Correct Answer:

 It represents interbreeding individuals of a species found within a specific geographic area

Explanation:

Explanation:

(a) Interbreeding individuals of a species found in a geographical area: This option states that a population consists of individuals of the same species that are capable of interbreeding and are found within a specific geographic area. This definition aligns with the common understanding of a population in ecology and biology.

(b) Interbreeding individuals of a species found in different geographical areas: This option suggests that a population includes individuals of the same species found in different geographic areas. However, this definition goes against the conventional definition of a population, which typically refers to individuals within a specific geographic area.

(c) Both (a) and (b): This option combines the definitions provided in options (a) and (b), suggesting that a population includes both interbreeding individuals within a specific geographic area and those found in different geographic areas Which statement accurately describes the concept of "population"