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Question
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Abingdon tortoise in Galapagos islands became extinct within a decade after goats were introduced.
Reason R: Goats were more efficient at browsing than Abingdon tortoise.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Options
A.$\mathbf{A}$ is correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is not correct
B.$\mathbf{A}$ is not correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is correct
C.Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct and $\mathbf{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
D.Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
Solution
Sol. [Key Concept: Assertion–Reason evaluation]
Abingdon tortoise in Galapagos islands became extinct within a decade after goats were introduced on the island, apparently due to the greater browsing efficiency of the goats.
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