World regional climatology: Identify the natural region that encompasses the Indian subcontinent. Consider Köppen-type broad climatic regions commonly used in school geography. Choose the correct option.

Concept/Approach

• The Indian subcontinent is classically described in school atlases as part of the tropical monsoon natural region, characterized by seasonal reversal of winds and a distinct wet and dry season.

Elimination

• Equatorial rainforest: year-round convectional rain; not seasonal like India.
• Temperate grassland & Mediterranean: mid-latitude regimes unlike tropical India.

Final Answer
Tropical monsoon region.