Which districts of Rajasthan are under the ‘Aw’ type of climate, according to Köppen climate classification?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Banswara - Dungarpur - Jhalawar - Pratapgarh. According to Köppen’s climate classification, the ‘Aw’ type refers to a tropical savanna climate, characterized by a distinct dry and wet season. In Rajasthan, this climate type is observed in the southern and southeastern districts like Banswara, Dungarpur, Jhalawar, and Pratapgarh, which receive moderate rainfall during the monsoon and have dry winters.
Information Booster:
1. Köppen Climate Classification is widely used to categorize climate zones based on temperature and precipitation.
2. 'Aw' denotes tropical savanna climate with winter dryness.
3. These regions experience monsoonal influences.
4. The temperature remains high throughout the year.
5. The 'Aw' climate supports deciduous forests and grasslands.
Additional Knowledge:
· Udaipur, Sirohi, Jalore, Rajsamand: Incorrect. These districts have semi-arid climates ('BSh') with low rainfall.
· Jaipur, Alwar, Dausa, Bharatpur: Incorrect. These districts primarily fall under the semi-arid zone ('BSh'), with limited influence of 'Aw'.
· Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur: Incorrect. Some parts of these districts have semi-arid and humid sub-tropical climates.