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Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty, and the people used to be nomadic herders. The above statement best describes which of the following regions?

  1. A.African Savannah
  2. B.Central Asian Steppe
  3. C.North American Prairie
  4. D.Siberian Tundra
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. Central Asian Steppe

The Central Asian Steppe is characterized by a continental climate with large diurnal and seasonal temperature variations, fitting the description of 'extreme climate'. Rainfall is indeed scanty, leading to grasslands suitable for nomadic herding, a traditional lifestyle in the region.

Source: UPSC gs1 2013

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