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(A) The relationship between Fig species $(Ficus)$ and its pollinator wasp is a classic example of mutualism (obligatory). Each Fig species is pollina

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(A) The relationship between Fig species $(Ficus)$ and its pollinator wasp is a classic example of mutualism (obligatory). Each Fig species is pollinated only by its partner wasp species,and the wasp can only lay its eggs in the Fig fruit. This is a highly specific one-to-one relationship. Assertion is correct. Angiosperms and their insect pollinators have coevolved over millions of years to ensure successful pollination,which is a broader evolutionary phenomenon that explains why such specific mutualistic relationships exist. Reason is also correct and provides the evolutionary context (coevolution) that explains why such a tight one-to-one relationship exists between the Fig and the wasp. Therefore,the correct option is $A$.

List-$I$	List-$II$
$i$. Competition	$a$. Tapeworm and man
$ii$. Commensalism	$b$. Lichen
$iii$. Mutualism	$c$. Cattle egret and cattle
$iv$. Parasitism	$d$. Lions and Leopards

$A$ : Fig species and wasp have a tight one-to-one relationship.
$R$ : Angiosperms and insects are coevolved to perform a plant-pollinator interaction.

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$A$ : Fig species and wasp have a tight one-to-one relationship.$R$ : Angiosperms and insects are coevolved to perform a plant-pollinator interaction.