| List - I | List – II | ||
| A. | Predator | i. | Ophrys |
| B. | Mutualism | ii. | Pisaster |
| C. | Parasitism | iii. | Female wasp and fig |
| D. | Sexual deceit | iv. | Plasmodium |
Correct pairings are as follows:
Predator - II. Pisaster: A sea star that preys on mussels and other life forms.
Mutualism - III. Female wasp and fig trees: A symbiotic relationship where both the female wasp and the fig tree benefit.
Parasite - IV. Plasmodium: An organism responsible for causing malaria in humans.
Sexual deception - I. Ophrys: An orchid that uses sexual deception to attract pollinators.
The correct selection is (4): A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.
| List - I | List – II | ||
| A. | Migratory flamingoes and resident fish in South American lakes | i. | Interference competition |
| B. | Abingdon tortoise became extinct after introduction of goats in their habitat | ii. | Competitive release |
| C. | Chathamalus expands its distributional range in the absence of Balanus | iii. | Resource Partitioning |
| D. | Five closely related species of Warblers feeding in different locations on same tree | iv. | Interspecific competition |