Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Marsupial mammals can be found exclusively in Australia.…

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Marsupial mammals can be found exclusively in Australia. Statement-II: Marsupial mammals are an exclusive native group of fauna of Australia. 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

Solution

Per the official UPSC key, the answer is C. Both statements are factually incorrect — marsupials also occur in the Americas. UPSC officially marked C.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2023

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