It is a true statement that Southeast Asia is located on the equator, which means almost the entire region falls within the humid tropics. The correct option the two options that are given in the question is the first option or option "a". Equator is actually an imaginary line on the surface of the earth that is at equidistant from the north pole and the south pole.
The Olmecs, aka the earliest known major civilization in Mexico following a progressive development in Soconusco. They lived in the tropical lowlands of south central Mexico