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Which among the following local storms is essential for the early ripening of mangoes in Kerala and coastal Karnataka?

ALoo

BBlossom Shower

CMango Shower

DNor’westers

Answer:

C. Mango Shower

Read Explanation:

Mango Shower

  • Towards the end of summer, there are pre-monsoon showers which are a common phenomena in Kerala and coastal areas of Karnataka.

  • Locally, they are known as mango showers since they help in the early ripening of mangoes.

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Which of the following are the reasons for rainfall during winters in north-western part of India?
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  1. The Tropic of Capricorn passes through the middle of India.

  2. The presence of mountains in the north contributes to milder winters.

  3. India’s climate has characteristics of both tropical and subtropical climates.

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  1. Winter rainfall in Punjab is brought by Mediterranean cyclones.

  2. The precipitation from these cyclones is important for Rabi crops.

  3. These cyclones originate in the Bay of Bengal.

Choose the correct statement(s) about the 'breaks' in monsoon rainfall.

  1. 'Breaks' are rainless intervals during the monsoon season.
  2. 'Breaks' are primarily caused by the weakening of the southwest monsoon.
  3. 'Breaks' are related to cyclonic depressions in the Bay of Bengal.