Question

Pouched mammals attained diversity in

• A. New Zealand
• B. South Africa
• C. Australia
• D. South America

Answer 1

The correct option is C Australia

In prehistoric time Australia was part of Asian continent. After the evolution of protherians from reptiles Australia got separated from mainland of Asia. Later on eutherian mammals developed in Asia which were carnivorous in nature and they destroyed protherians and marsupials from Asia. But pouched mammals (marsupials) from Australia survived because of lack of competition from any other mammals.

So, the correct answer is 'Australia'.