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 :
Assertion A states that the Abingdon tortoise in the Galapagos Islands became extinct within a decade after goats were introduced. This assertion is considered factually correct within the context of the question.
Reason R claims that goats were more efficient at browsing than the Abingdon tortoise. According to the provided correct answer, this statement is deemed incorrect. While goats, as invasive species, significantly impacted the vegetation and ecosystem, the specific claim regarding comparative browsing efficiency as presented in Reason R is identified as false or not the relevant factor.
Considering the analysis:
Therefore, the most appropriate choice is that Assertion A is correct, but Reason R is not correct.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| A. Both species are harmed | I. Predation |
| B. One species is harmed and the other is benefited | II. Mutualism |
| C. Both species are benefited | III. Competition |
| D. One is benefited while the other has no effect | IV. Commensalism |
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| A. Both species are harmed | I. Predation |
| B. One species is harmed and the other is benefited | II. Mutualism |
| C. Both species are benefited | III. Competition |
| D. One is benefited while the other has no effect | IV. Commensalism |