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NDA 1 2024 GAT, question 76

Topic: Geography

Q76

Consider the following characteristics of a grassland :

  1. An extensive area of mid latitude grasslands are devoid of trees and shrubs.

  2. The climate is characterised by hot summers, cold winters and relatively low rainfall occurring mainly in spring and summer.

  3. In humid parts, grasses grow to a meter or more in height.

On the basis of the above characteristics, select the correct grassland from the options given below :

  1. (a) Steppes
  2. (b) PrairiesCorrect answer
  3. (c) Savanna
  4. (d) Pampas

Solution.

Answer: (b) Prairies

  1. The description fits the North American prairies: continental hot summers and cold winters, predominantly spring–summer precipitation, and tall grass in wetter portions.
  2. Savannas are tropical, while the named temperate alternatives do not fit this standard prairie description as closely.