The historically most common climate in which most people of South Asia lived is temperate climates for agriculture. South Asia has a diverse range of climates, but the majority of the population has historically resided in regions with temperate climates that are suitable for various agricultural activities. These regions include the fertile plains of the Indus and Ganges rivers, which provided favorable conditions for farming and settled civilizations, such as the Harappa and Mohenjo-daro in the Indus Valley.
