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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 :

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The correct answer is
A is correct but R is not correct

Galapagos Tortoise Extinction: Assertion A Validation

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.

Goat Browsing Efficiency: Reason R Validation

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.

Final Conclusion on Statements

Considering the analysis:

  • Assertion A is correct.
  • Reason R is not correct.

Therefore, the most appropriate choice is that Assertion A is correct, but Reason R is not correct.

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