UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 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?

  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

Correct Answer

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Explanation

Marsupials are not naturally found in India (true). However, marsupials thrive in a variety of habitats worldwide, not exclusively montane grasslands free of predators, so Statement-II is false.

Topics: animal habitats, biodiversity, environment, marsupials