Q. Consider the following statements about Autogenic and Allogenic Succession:

1. Allogenic succession is the succession that is brought about by living inhabitants of that community itself.
2. If the change is brought about by outside forces, it is known as autogenic succession.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Notes: Autogenic succession is the succession that is brought about by the living inhabitants of the existing community itself. On the other hand, change brought about by outside forces is known as allogenic succession, hence neither statements are correct.

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