Which type of climate(s) prevail(s) in the long corridor (Leeward side) of the Western Ghats and the Nilgiri Hills?
A
Tropical wet and dry climate
B
Tropical wet and dry with winter rain
C
Tropical semi-arid steppe
D
Subtropical monsoon rainforest
Correct Answer: Tropical semi-arid steppe
Tropical semi-arid steppe climate(s) prevail(s) in the long corridor (Leeward side) of the Western Ghats and the Nilgiri Hills. Regions with semi-arid climates represent the second driest climates in the world after deserts, known for their dry, arid climates. Semi-arid climates break down into two distinct classifications: hot and cold. Semi-arid climates are also known as steppe climates.