UPSC Prelims 2023 – Question 12

Q12. 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 

 Correct Answer: Option (c) 

• Marsupials (Metatheria) are pouched mammals, that is mammals in which the females bear their young alive but in an almost fetal state and, in most species, carry them within an external pocket or pouch formed by a flap of dermal tissue on the abdomen. The most familiar marsupials are the kangaroos. The Marsupials are native to Australia. They are not naturally found in India. Hence, statement 1 is correct. 
• However, marsupials can thrive in various habitats, not only in montane grasslands with no predators. They can live in any part of the forest habitat. Hence, statement II is not correct. 

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