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Each question contains ASSERTION (Assertion) and REASON (Reason). Each question has the 4 choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) out of which ONLY ONE is correct. **Assertion:** In case a species becomes extinct, the plant and animal species associated with it in an obligatory way also become extinct. **Reason:** When a host fish species becomes extinct, its unique assemblage of parasites also becomes extinct.

Answer: (A)

Solution

Both statements are true: when a species becomes extinct, plant and animal species obligately associated with it do indeed also become extinct (co-extinction), and the host-fish/parasite-assemblage example is a direct, correct illustration of exactly this

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