$I.$ Population evolve to maximise their reproductive fitness, also called Darwinian reproductive fitness (higher $r$ value), in the habitat in which they live

$II.$ The population growth rate $r$ is inversely related to generation time

$III.$ The housefly, which has a short life span and produces a large number of eggs, could be considered as a ' $K$ ' selected species

$IV.$ Under a particular set of selection pressures, organisms evolve towards the most efficient reproductive strategies

$V.$ Life history traits of organisms have evolved in relation to the constraints imposed by biotic and abiotic factors in their habitat Select the combination of correct statements

  • A

    $I, II$ and $III$

  • B

    $I, III$ and $IV$

  • C

    $I, III$ and $IV$

  • D

    All except $III$

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