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Assertion : Predation is Inter specific interaction with a feeding strategy.
Reason : Predation and their prey maintain fairly stable population through time and rarely one population become abundant or scarce

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "Predation is an interspecific interaction with a feeding strategy." - Interspecific interactions occur between different species. Predation involves one species (the predator) feeding on another (the prey). This interaction is indeed a feeding strategy as it involves the predator consuming the prey for energy. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason given is that "Predation and their prey maintain fairly stable populations through time and rarely one population becomes abundant or scarce." - This statement suggests that predation helps regulate the populations of both predators and prey, preventing either from becoming too abundant or too scarce. This balance is essential for ecosystem stability. 3. **Analyzing the Relationship**: - The assertion is correct because predation is a form of interspecific interaction where one species feeds on another. - The reason is also correct as predation plays a crucial role in maintaining the population balance between predators and prey. 4. **Conclusion**: - Both the assertion and the reason are correct, and the reason provides a valid explanation for the assertion. Therefore, the correct answer is that both statements are true and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion. ### Final Answer: - Both the assertion and reason are correct, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. ---

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "Predation is an interspecific interaction with a feeding strategy." - Interspecific interactions occur between different species. Predation involves one species (the predator) feeding on another (the prey). This interaction is indeed a feeding strategy as it involves the predator consuming the prey for energy. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason given is that "Predation and their prey maintain fairly stable populations through time and rarely one population becomes abundant or scarce." ...
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