Marsupials not naturally in India; marsupials thrive only in montane grasslands without predators
Question
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?
Options
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Explanation
Statement-I is correct; marsupials (like kangaroos and koalas) are endemic to Australasia and the Americas; they are not naturally found in India. Statement-II is incorrect; marsupials inhabit a massive variety of ecosystems globally (deserts, rainforests, woodlands) and have coevolved with native predators (like the dingo or Tasmanian devil).
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2023
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q12
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Biodiversity & Conservation
Type
Assertion-Reason
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Biology Cl.12 / Global Zoogeography & Endemic Marsupials
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