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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2023General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ12. 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
- 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
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Correct Answer
C Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Model Answer
Answer: option C, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).