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UPPSC 2016 GS-I World Geography
Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Grasslands) - List-II (Continent)

(A) Lanos - (1) North America
(B) Steppe - (2) Africa
(C) Praries - (3) Europe
(D) Veld - (4) South America

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2”.
Grassland Continent
Lanos South America
Steppe Europe
Prairies North America
Veld Africa

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