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Q. The temperate grassland or shrubland biome is commonly referred to as:
  1. Steppe in Central Asia
  2. Prairie in North America
  3. Veld in South America
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Temperate grasslands are called 'Steppe' in Central Asia and 'Prairie' in North America. In South America, they are termed 'Pampas', while 'Veld' refers to grasslands in South Africa. Thus, statement 3 is incorrect. Statements 1 and 2 correctly identify the regional names for this biome.
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