Match the following and select the correct option.

$A.$ Earthworm	$(i)$ Pioneer species
$B.$ Succession	$(ii)$ Detritivore
$C.$ Ecosystem service	$(iii)$ Natality
$D.$ Population growth	$(iv)$ Pollination

Identify $X$ and $Y$ in the given figure,which represents the biome distribution with respect to mean annual temperature and mean annual precipitation.

Match the following columns regarding physiological adaptations in organisms:

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$ Diapause	$(i)$ Inactive stage during summer
$(b)$ Hibernation	$(ii)$ Inactive stage during winter
$(c)$ Dormancy	$(iii)$ Temporary suspension of development
$(d)$ Aestivation	$(iv)$ Reduced metabolic state during unfavorable conditions

Consider the following statements $(A-D)$ each with one or two blanks.
$(A)$ Bears go into $ . . . . . . (1) . . . . . . $ during winter to $ . . . . . . (2) . . . . . . $ cold weather.
$(B)$ $A$ conical age pyramid with a broad base represents $ . . . . . . (3) . . . . . . $ human population.
$(C)$ $A$ wasp pollinating a fig flower is an example of $ . . . . . . (4) . . . . . . $.
$(D)$ An area with high levels of species richness is known as $ . . . . . . (5) . . . . . . $.
Which one of the following options gives the correct fill-ups for the respective blank numbers from $(1)$ to $(5)$ in the statements?

Match the column-$I$ with column-$II$ and select the correct option given:-

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$A$. $J$-shape curve	$(i)$ Sigmoid curve
$B$. Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth	$(ii)$ Breed only once in their lifetime
$C$. Extinction of Abingdon tortoise	$(iii)$ Competition for same resources
$D$. Pacific salmon fish and Bamboo	$(iv)$ Resources unlimited

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.

List-$I$	List-$II$
$(a)$ Allen's Rule	$(i)$ Kangaroo rat
$(b)$ Physiological adaptation	$(ii)$ Desert lizard
$(c)$ Behavioural adaptation	$(iii)$ Marine fish at depth
$(d)$ Biochemical adaptation	$(iv)$ Polar seal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.