Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2012 GS-1 World Geography
Question

Which of the following is not a temperate grassland?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Savannah

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Savannah”.
Savannah is not a temperate grassland. It is a tropical grassland ecosystem characterized by tall grasses and scattered trees.

The other options, Pampas (South America), Veld (South Africa), and Downs (Australia), are all examples of temperate grasslands.

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