Q. 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:
A) A is not correct but R is correct
B) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
C) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
D) A is correct but R is not correct
Explanation
[Solution from source] The tortoise disappeared within about a decade of goats arriving because the goats browsed far more efficiently (competition); R explains A. Answer (2).
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