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Biology Question 172 – NEET-UG 2026

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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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Ninja Strategy•Ecological Cause-Effect

Recognize that the introduction of a more efficient competitor (goats) directly causes the decline and extinction of a native species (tortoise) by depleting shared resources, establishing a clear cause-and-effect relationship.