Which of the following statements about climate is INCORRECT?

Key Points

• Monsoon type of climate is found mainly in south and southeast Asia.
• India's climate has characteristics of tropical as well as subtropical climates.
• Coastal areas of India experience less contrasts in temperature conditions as compared to the interior of the country.
• Central Asia experiences stronger winters compared to India due to its continental climate, which is characterized by more extreme seasonal temperature variations.

Additional Information

• India's climate is significantly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar Desert, which moderate the temperature and create monsoon conditions.
• The Himalayas act as a barrier to the frigid katabatic winds flowing down from Central Asia, keeping most of the Indian subcontinent warmer than most locations at similar latitudes.
• The Thar Desert plays a crucial role in attracting the moisture-laden southwest summer monsoon winds that bring most of India's rainfall during the year.
• India's diverse climate ranges from the tropical climate in the south to a more temperate climate in the north, and alpine in the higher Himalayan regions.