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Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: Marsupials are not naturally found in India.
Statement-II: Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Marsupials, such as kangaroos and koalas, are primarily native to Australia and the Americas, and are not found naturally in India. The second statement is incorrect because marsupials inhabit a wide variety of ecosystems, not exclusively montane grasslands, and many species coexist with predators in their natural habitats.
Source: UPSC gs1 2023