{"id":88056,"date":"2025-06-01T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=88056"},"modified":"2025-06-01T07:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:00:36","slug":"consider-the-following-characteristics-of-a-grassland-1-an-extensi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-characteristics-of-a-grassland-1-an-extensi\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following characteristics of a grassland:\n  1. An extensi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following characteristics of a grassland:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. An extensive area of mid latitude grasslands are devoid of trees and shrubs.<\/li>\n<li>2. The climate is characterised by hot summers, cold winters and relatively low rainfall occurring mainly in spring and summer.<\/li>\n<li>3. In humid parts, grasses grow to a meter or more in height.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the basis of the above characteristics, select the correct grassland from the options given below :<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Steppes&#8221; option2=&#8221;Prairies&#8221; option3=&#8221;Savanna&#8221; option4=&#8221;Pampas&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC NDA-1 &#8211; 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-1-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-1-2024\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe characteristics described &#8211; extensive mid-latitude grassland devoid of trees\/shrubs, a climate with hot summers, cold winters, relatively low rainfall mainly in spring\/summer, and tall grasses in humid areas &#8211; are most typical of the Steppes grassland biome. This description aligns well with the continental climate (Dfa\/Dfb or BSk in K\u00f6ppen classification) found across the Eurasian Steppe, which experiences significant seasonal temperature variations and distinct dry periods. While Prairies share some characteristics, the climate description, particularly &#8220;relatively low rainfall mainly in spring and summer&#8221; and pronounced hot\/cold extremes, is highly representative of the Steppe climate.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nMid-latitude grasslands exist on multiple continents but have regional names (Steppes in Eurasia, Prairies in North America, Pampas in South America, Veld in Africa). Their existence is primarily determined by a climate that is too dry for forests but wet enough for grasses to thrive.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nSavanna is a tropical grassland with scattered trees, not a mid-latitude grassland, and its climate is characterized by a hot wet season and a hot dry season. Pampas has a more temperate climate than the extreme continental conditions described. While Prairies fit many of the criteria, the description strongly leans towards the classic Steppe climate profile.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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