Question

Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A): Mutualism under population makes both the species benefitte
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Reason (R): Most fascinating cases of mutualism in nature are seen in plant pollinator interactions.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

In mutualism, both species benefit; plant-pollinator interaction is a common example.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Mutualism is a type of biological interaction in which both interacting species get benefit.

Step 1: Check Assertion.
The assertion says that mutualism benefits both species. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2: Check Reason.
Plant-pollinator interaction is one of the best examples of mutualism. Plants get pollination and pollinators get food such as nectar or pollen. \[ R \text{ is correct} \]

Step 3: Check explanation.
Reason gives an example of mutualism, but it does not directly explain the definition of mutualism given in Assertion. \[ R \text{ is not the correct explanation of } A \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (B)} \]