Consider the following statements : 1. Statement-I : Marsupials are not naturally found in India. 2. 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?

1. Statement-I states that marsupials are not naturally found in India. This is factually correct. The natural distribution of marsupials is primarily concentrated in Australia and the Americas. 2. Statement-II claims that marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators. This statement is incorrect. Marsupials inhabit a diverse range of habitats beyond just montane grasslands, including forests, deserts, and woodlands. Furthermore, they coexist with predators in their natural environments; the absence of predators is not a prerequisite for their survival. 3. Since Statement-I is correct and Statement-II is incorrect, option (C) is the correct choice.