The correct answer is (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i). Explanation & Key Takeaways: +--------------+----------------------+------+-----+ | Climate Type | Koeppen Symbol | | | +--------------+----------------------+------+-----+ | a) | Humid equatorial | i) | Af | | b) | Tropical wet and dry | ii) | Aw | | c) | Equatorial monsoon | iii) | Am | | d) | Mediterranean | iv) | Csa | +--------------+----------------------+------+-----+ Koppen Classification of Climate: • The empirical classification of Koeppen's Climatic Regions is based on mean annual and mean monthly temperature and precipitation data. • The spread of plants and climate, according to Koeppen, are inextricably linked. • Koeppen's Climate Classification is the most widely used climate classification. • Wladimir Peter Koeppen created this climatic classification system in 1884. • He saw that the spread of plants and the climate were inextricably linked. • The classifications are based on yearly and monthly temperature and precipitation averages. • He chose precise temperature and precipitation levels, connected them to vegetation distribution, and utilized these values to designate climates. • A, B, C, D, E, and H are the five primary climatic categories recognized by the Koeppen climate classification system. • The small letters f, m, w, and s represent the seasons of dryness. • f -no dry season • m – Monsoon climate • w- Winter dry season • s – Summer dry season • Temperature severity is indicated by the small letters a, b, c, and d. • Koeppen classified India into nine climatic zones.