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Land of Marsupials is...

Land of Marsupials is

A

South America

B

North America

C

Australia

D

India

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Marsupials**: Marsupials are a group of mammals that are characterized by giving birth to relatively undeveloped young, which typically continue to develop in a pouch on the mother's belly. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The question provides four options regarding the land of marsupials: - South America - North America - Australia - India 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - South America: While there are some marsupials found in South America, they are not the primary region known for marsupials. - North America: There are very few marsupial species in North America, such as the opossum, but it is not considered the land of marsupials. - Australia: This continent is renowned for its diverse marsupial population, including kangaroos, koalas, and bandicoots. - India: There are no native marsupials in India. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is Australia, as it is the primary habitat for most marsupial species. 5. **Final Answer**: The land of marsupials is Australia. ---
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