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Consider the following statements

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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

Answer:

(c)

Explanation

st1 right. Marsupials are naturally found in Australia as for NCERT, class 12 biology, chapter 7. st2 wrong. Montane forests are found in mountainous regions typically between 1,000 and 3,500 meters. Says NCERT Class9. But in Australian marsupials found in the lower regions as well. So, st2 wrong. Therefore the answer is [C]