The correct answer is "B".
An arid region is characterized by having a severe lack of water. This cause an inability of the soil to make it possible for the plants to grow and subsequently animal life to exist. An Environment which is subject to arid climates is often known as a dessert. Most of these regions are located along the equatorial line.
Because he was making a non-violent movement and was starving himself to death unless people cooperated with him which actually worked.
C, Hinduism is the correct answer. The temple was originally built to worship the Hindu god Vishnu. Hope this helps :)