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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 explains Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement II does not explain 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, mammals characterized by abdominal pouches in females, are primarily found in Australia and the Americas. They are not native to India. The second statement is incorrect because marsupials inhabit a variety of environments, not exclusively montane grasslands, and their survival depends on complex ecological factors rather than an absence of predators alone.
Source: UPSC gs1 2023