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UPSC Prelims 1981 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
What are the grass lands of South America called?
- (a) Steppes
- (b) Prairies
- (c) Pampas
- (d) Savanna
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Pampas
Pampas are the grasslands of Argentina and Uruguay.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Steppes are Eurasian.
(b) Prairies are North American.
(d) Savanna is tropical grassland.
The trap
None.
🔒 Grasslands: pampas, prairies, steppes, veld, downs, llanos, campos.
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