Which type of climate(s) prevail(s) in the long corridor (Leeward side) of the Western Ghats and the Nilgiri Hills?

Tropical wet and dry climate

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Tropical wet and dry with winter rain

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Tropical semi-arid steppe

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Subtropical monsoon rainforest

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The correct option is C Tropical semi-arid steppe
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.

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