Match List I with List II List I List II A Orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch I Brood parasitism B Wasp species pollinating a fig inflorescence II Predation C Asian koel laying eggs in the nest of a crow III Commensalism D Sparrow eating seeds in a field IV Mutualism Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Step-by-step solution

An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch gets shelter and support without affecting the mango tree. This is an example of commensalism (+, 0). Thus, A matches with III. A wasp species pollinating a fig inflorescence is a classic example of mutualism (+, +), where the wasp gets a site for oviposition and food for its larvae, while the fig gets pollinated. Thus, B matches with IV. The Asian koel laying eggs in the nest of a crow is an example of brood parasitism, where the parasitic bird lays its eggs in th