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Prelims 2023 · Environment · Question 22

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?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

  • Statement-I: Correct. Marsupials are naturally found mainly in Australia and nearby regions, and in the Americas (e.g., opossums); they are not naturally found in India.
  • Statement-II: Incorrect. Marsupials do not thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators; they occupy many habitats such as forests, deserts and grasslands, and several live alongside predators.
  • Since Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect, the correct answer is (c).
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