Q. Match the following grassland types in India with their respective regions:
Grassland TypeRegion
1. Semi-arid ZoneA. Ganga alluvial plains of Northern India
2. Dry Sub-humid ZoneB. Peninsular India (excluding Nilgiri Hills)
3. Moist Sub-humid ZoneC. Northern Gujarat, Rajasthan, Western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab
4. Humid Montane RegionsD. Assam, Manipur, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, etc.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Semi-arid zone covers North Gujarat, Rajasthan (except Aravallis), W. UP, Delhi, and Punjab.
  • Dry sub-humid zone covers all of peninsular India except the Nilgiris.
  • Moist sub-humid zone includes the Ganga alluvial plains with level, low-lying topography.
  • Humid montane grasslands found in NE states and Himalayan foothills, shaped by shifting cultivation and grazing.

Source: Environment( N.C.E.R.T)

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