Which climate zone covers most of India?

• A. Tropical rainforest climate
• B. Desert climate
• C. Tropical wet and dry climate (savanna)
• D. Subarctic climate

Answer: (C)

Most of India experiences a tropical climate with a strong seasonal rainfall pattern driven by the summer monsoon. This gives a tropical wet and dry climate, often described as savanna. It stays hot year-round, but rainfall is highly seasonal: a long hot dry period in winter and a pronounced, heavy monsoon wet season in summer. This pattern fits the savanna zone, where there is a clear distinction between a dry season and a wet season.

This differs from a tropical rainforest climate, which has heavy rainfall all year with no real dry season, and from a desert climate, which receives very little rain. Subarctic is a cold climate with long winters, which doesn’t apply to India. While some small areas may experience variations (like very heavy rainfall in certain regions or a brief shift toward other patterns), the broad expanse of India is best described by tropical wet and dry climate.