Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Coastal Region of India — Type of Climate (Koeppen’s)

Correct option is C

The Konkan Coast does not have a BShw climate. The BShw classification refers to a semi-arid (steppe) climate, which is not characteristic of the Konkan region. Instead, the Konkan Coast, like the Malabar Coast, experiences a tropical monsoon climate classified as Am under Koeppen’s system. This region receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon season.
Information Booster:
· Koeppen’s Climate Classification: Developed by Wladimir Koeppen, it categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation.
· Amw (Malabar Coast): Tropical monsoon with short dry seasons and heavy rainfall.
· As (Coromandel Coast): Tropical savanna with most rain occurring in summer.
· Aw (Utkal Coast): Tropical wet and dry, common in eastern coastal plains.
· BShw (Semi-arid Steppe): Found in regions like western Rajasthan but not in coastal areas like the Konkan.
Additional Knowledge:
· Am and Aw Climates: Both are tropical, but Am involves more consistent rain, while Aw has a pronounced dry season.
· Coromandel and Utkal Coasts: Experience periodic cyclones due to their geographical location along the Bay of Bengal.