Question

In the absence of native predators, to stop the spread of their population, the imported goats .......... to such an inordinate degree that they over-grazed the countryside and .......... the native vegetation.

• A. thrived - threatened
• B. suffered - abandoned
• C. propagated - cultivated
• D. dwindled - eliminated

Hint:

Always focus on the cause-and-effect relation. "Over-grazing" implies growth of goats and harm to vegetation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

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