Statements
$I.$ Recent studies support competition as suggested in 'Gause's Competitive Exclusion Principle'.
$II.$ Gause's hypothesis states that if two species compete for the same resources,then one will be eliminated by the other species.
$III.$ More recent studies point out that species facing competition might evolve mechanisms that promote co-existence rather than exclusion.
$IV.$ Gause's competitive exclusion principle is effective when resources are in excess.
$V.$ Unlimited resources give better opportunity for adaptation.
Choose the correct combination of statements.

• A
  $I, II$ and $III$
• B
  $II, III$ and $IV$
• C
  $III, IV$ and $V$
• D
  $I, IV$ and $V$