Which climatological classification scheme developed by Wladimir Köppen categorizes high mountain regions with severe cold temperatures and tundra or ice-cap conditions similar to upper Sikkim?

💡 Solution & Explanation

In the Köppen climate classification, Type E denotes polar and alpine climates where average temperatures in the warmest month remain below 10 degrees Celsius, characteristic of high mountain peaks and permanent snowfields. Type A represents tropical climates, Type B represents deserts and steppes, and Type C denotes mild mid-latitude climates with warm summers. High-altitude regions of Sikkim transition rapidly from Type C in mid-hills to Type E alpine conditions near the Tibetan border.