2023 Environment - Ecology

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?

• 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