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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

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
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
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?
Correct Answer
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Subject: Environment.Context: Global distribution of species.Details: Statement I is correct; marsupials are primarily endemic to Australasia and the Americas, ......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2023
Ref. Subject Environment
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Biodiversity
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Subject ▼
Environment.
Context ▼
Global distribution of species.
Details ▼
Statement I is correct; marsupials are primarily endemic to Australasia and the Americas, and do not naturally occur in India. Statement II is incorrect; marsupials exhibit massive ecological diversity and thrive in various habitats including rainforests, deserts, and woodlands, often coexisting with predators.
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