Q. Consider the following pairs:
Country——-Temperate Grassland
1. South Africa——Veldts
2. Hungary ———- Pampas
3. Argentina——Steppes
4. Australia—–Pustza
Select the correct answer using the codes given below about correctly matched pairs:
Red Book
Red Book

[A] One pair only

[B] Two pair only

[C] Three pair only

[D] All four pairs

Answer: A
Notes:

Grasslands are located on every continent with the exception of Antarctica. Some locations of temperate grasslands include:

  • Argentina – pampas
  • Australia-downs
  • Central North America-plains and prairies
  • Hungary-pustza
  • New Zealand-downs
  • Russia-steppes
  • South Africa-veldts

Source: Environment by Shankar IAS


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