AIIMS 2019 Zoology Mutualism Assertion Reason Question

The assertion is true because fig trees and fig wasps engage in a mutualistic relationship where both species rely on each other for reproduction; the fig provides a habitat and food for the wasp, while the wasp pollinates the fig. The reason is also true as this relationship is indeed mutualistic, meaning both organisms benefit and are dependent on one another for their life cycles. Other options are incorrect because option B suggests the reason does not explain the assertion, while options C and D claim either the assertion or the reason is false, which is not the case in this context. Understanding this mutualism highlights the intricate interdependencies in ecosystems.