UPSC Prelims 2013 · Question 15 of 99
UPSC Prelims 2013 question on Central Asian Steppe
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2013
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectGeography
- TopicClimatology
- DifficultyHard
- TypeDirect
Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders.' The above statement best describes which of the following regions?
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Answer: B. Central Asian Steppe
Analysis
The Central Asian Steppe is characterized by continental climate with extreme temperatures, low rainfall, and vast grasslands. Due to harsh climatic conditions and limited agriculture, nomadic herding has traditionally been the dominant occupation in this region. African Savannah receives comparatively moderate rainfall and supports mixed vegetation, while Prairies are major commercial farming regions. Therefore, the description best matches the Central Asian Steppe.
Extra UPSC info
Nomadic tribes such as the Kyrgyz and Kazakhs historically inhabited the Steppe region.