NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Alien species invasions can lead to the extinction of indigenous species.
Reason (R): Alien species are always more competitive than native species in new environments.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Alien species invasions can cause the extinction of indigenous species, but it is not always because alien species are more competitive. Other factors, such as lack of predators for the alien species, can also play a role.
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