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The correct answer is Mango Shower.

Mango Shower is the local winds that help in the ripening of mangoes.

The correct answer is West Bengal and Assam.

Key Points

• Norwester:
  • These are dreaded evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam.
  • Their notorious nature can be understood from the local nomenclature of ‘Kalbaisakhi’ locally known in Bengal, a calamity of the month of Baisakh.
  • In Assam, these storms are known as Bardoli Chheerha.
  • These rainfall storms are beneficial for the cultivation of tea in Assam and for the jute and rice and tea cultivated in West Bengal and Bangladesh.

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In the South-Eastern part of India Dandakaranya region is situated.

Key Points

Dandakaranya region:

• Dandakaranya, a physiographic region in South-Eastern India.
• Extending over an area of about 35,600 square miles (92,300 square km), it includes the Abujhmar Hills in the west and borders the Eastern Ghats in the east.
• The Dandakaranya includes parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh states.

• Dandakaranya is a historical region in India, mentioned in the Ramayana.
• It is identified with a territory roughly equivalent to the Bastar division in the Chhattisgarh 
• Dandaka-aranya, means the Dandak Forest, the abode of the demon Dandak.

The correct answer is The southeast monsoon season.

Key Points

Four main seasons can be identified in India.

• Winter season.
• Summer season.
• Southwest monsoon.
• Retreating monsoon.

The southeast monsoon season is not part of the four seasons of India.​

Additional Information

Winter season characteristics:

• Winter season is between Mid-November to February.
• Mean daily temperature below 21o C in North India.
• Some parts experience temperatures below the freezing point.
• Temperature increases from north to south. 

Summer season characteristics:

• The summer season in India can be experienced in April, May, and June.
• The temperature rises up to 45oC in north India.
• Summer season is a completely dry season.
• Summer in south India is not so extreme.

Southwest monsoon characteristics:

• Southwest monsoon in India can be experienced in June-September.
• The whole of India is under the southwest monsoon.
• India faces severe cyclones and thunderstorms.
• June is the hottest month.
• The temperature remains low during July and August which rises high in September with a decreasing amount of precipitation.

Retreating monsoon:

• Retreating monsoons in India can be experienced in October-November.
• Monsoon winds are retreating gradually and the sudden rise of temperature with October heat.
• Day temperature is high and nights are cool and pleasant. 
• The average minimum temperature falls below 20o C.

The correct answer is Blossom Shower.

• Blossom shower helps in the blossoming of coffee flowers.
• Pre-Monsoon showers help in the ripening of mangoes.
• Location: Kerala and Karnataka.

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• List of Local Winds:

The correct answer is Karnataka.

Key Points

• In India, Mango showers occur as a result of thunderstorm development over the Bay of Bengal.
• They are with different names in different places:
  • Cherry Blossom showers or Coffee showers in Karnataka;
  • Kaal Baisakhi in Bengal;
  • Bardoisila in Assam
• Cheery blossoms or mango showers are the names given to pre-monsoon rainfall.
• They are rains caused by a lightning storm.

 Thus, we can say that in Karnataka, the rain caused by a lightning storm is called 'Cherry Blossom'.

The correct answer is "Kerala".

Key Points

• Mango showers are pre-monsoon showers.
• These are common in the states of Kerala and Karnataka.
• These rains help in the ripening of mangoes and occur at the end of the summer season.
• These are also referred to as April rains.

Additional Information

• Blossom showers -
  • This is also known as a cherry blossom or espresso shower.
  • This occurs nearby the wind areas.
  • This period in India is referred to as the early monsoon.
• Tea shower -
  • Pre-monsoon rain is required for tea plantations.
  • This is known as the 'Tea shower' in Assam.
  • In West Bengal, it is called Kalbaishakh.

The correct answer is Mango Shower.

Mango Shower is the local winds that help in the ripening of mangoes.

The correct answer is Kerala.

Key Points

• The Western Ghats of Kerala, a coastal state in India, are where the Arabian Sea Branch of the Southwest Monsoon enters the country, making this area the first to see rainfall from the monsoon.
• Kerala, an Indian coastal state, is the first state in India to experience rainfall from the Southwest Monsoon because the Arabian Sea Branch of the monsoon strikes the Western Ghats first.

Additional Information

• In general, it is anticipated that the southwest monsoon would start around the beginning of June and terminate by the end of September.
• The Arabian Sea Branch and the Bay of Bengal Branch are formed when the moisture-laden winds split upon reaching the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula, which is a result of its topography.

The correct answer June to September.

Key Points

• Southwest monsoons winds:
  • India receives most of its rainfall from the southwest monsoon winds.
  • Southwest Monsoon period is referred to as the period between June to September.
  • South West monsoons are the rain-bearing seasonal winds that flow from the Arabian Sea towards India's mainland in the South-West direction.

Additional Information

• North-east monsoons:
  • When winds move back from the land to the sea, it is known as retreating monsoons. 
  • Retreating monsoons are also called as north-east monsoons. 
  • October to December is referred to as the period of North-east monsoons.
  • They start with the withdrawal of southwest monsoons.
  • The Tamilnadu receives the highest rainfall from North-East monsoon.

The correct answer is North-Eastern monsoon.

Key Points 

Northeast monsoon:

• Retreating monsoon in India can be experienced in October-November.
• Monsoon winds are retreating gradually and the sudden rise of temperature with October heat.
• Day temperature is high and nights are cool and pleasant. 
• The average minimum temperature falls below 20o C.
• It leads to rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana.
•  Its direction is from northeast to southwest.
• A minor part of the annual rainfall in India is due to this type of North-Eastern monsoon.

​Thus, the northeastern monsoon causes rainfall on the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu at the beginning of winters.

Additional Information 

Monsoon:

• The term ‘monsoon is derived from the Arabic word 'mausim', meaning season.
• ​A monsoon is a seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing, or strongest, winds of a region.
• Monsoons cause wet and dry seasons throughout much of the tropics.
• Monsoons are most often associated with the Indian Ocean and the Indian sub-continent. 

Southwest monsoon:

• Southwest monsoon in India can be experienced in June-September.
• The whole of India comes under the southwest monsoon.
• India faces severe cyclones and thunderstorms.
• The temperature remains low during July and August.
• This rises high in September with a decreasing amount of precipitation.
• A major part of annual rainfall in India is due to the South-West monsoon.

The correct answer is West Bengal and Assam.

Key Points

• According to the India Meteorological Department, the pre-monsoon season lasts from March to May, therefore any precipitation during this time can be attributed to pre-monsoon showers.
• In Bengal and Assam, these terrifying evening thunderstorms are common. Their notoriety can be understood from the local term "Kalbaisakhi," which refers to a catastrophe that occurs in the month of Baisakh.
• These showers are helpful for growing rice, jute, and tea. These storms are referred to as "Bardoli Chheerha" in Assam.

Additional Information

•  Pre-Monsoon shower
  • ​Pre-monsoon rains, sometimes known as "mango showers," can range from small sprinkles to heavy downpours accompanying thunder. The thunderstorm that formed in the Bay of Bengal is to blame for them. 
  • Particularly around the shores of Kerala and Karnataka, pre-monsoon showers are frequent.
  • Before the rainy season officially begins, there are pre-monsoon showers. It takes place from March to May. They can be anything from little drizzles to violent thunderstorms.
  • They aid in the early ripening of mangoes and are sometimes known as summer rains or mango showers.

The correct answer is Monsoon with dry winter.

Key Points

• Köppen's scheme:-
  • It is also known as the Köppen climate classification, is a widely used system for classifying and describing the world's climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
  • It was developed by the Russian-German climatologist Wladimir Köppen in the early 20th century and has undergone several modifications since then.
  • The Köppen climate classification system divides the Earth's climates into five main types, each designated by a specific letter code:
    • Tropical (A): These climates are characterized by high temperatures year-round and abundant precipitation. They are typically found in equatorial regions and include tropical rainforests and savannas.
    • Dry (B): Dry climates are characterized by low precipitation levels. They are further divided into three subtypes:
      • BWh: Hot desert climates, with extremely high temperatures and very low rainfall.
      • BWk: Cold desert climates, similar to hot deserts but with colder winters.
      • BSh/BSk: Steppe climates, with moderate temperatures and low rainfall.

    • Temperate (C): Temperate climates have distinct seasons and moderate precipitation. They are divided into three subtypes: Cfa/Cwa,  Cfb/Cwb, Csa/Csb:

    • Continental (D): Continental climates have a wide temperature range and moderate precipitation. They are divided into two subtypes: Dfa/Dwa, Dfb/Dwb.

    • Polar (E): Polar climates are characterized by extremely cold temperatures and very low precipitation. They are divided into two subtypes: ET, EF.

  • Koeppen's climate classification scheme designates the "Cwg" code for a specific type of climate in India.
    • In this classification system, "C" represents a temperate or mesothermal climate, "w" indicates a dry winter season, and "g" stands for a hot summer.
    • Therefore, the "Cwg" climate in India is a temperate climate with a dry winter and a hot summer.
    • This type of climate is found in certain regions of northern India, particularly in areas such as parts of Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh

The correct answer is Hemant.Key Points

• Hemant is the season that falls between autumn and winter, usually in November and December, according to the traditional Indian seasons.

Additional Information

• Sharad is the season that comes after the monsoon and before Hemant, usually in September and October.
• Shishir is the season that comes after Hemant and before spring, usually in January and February.
• Vasant is the season that comes after Shishir and before summer, usually in March and April.

The correct answer is Blossom Shower.

• Blossom shower helps in the blossoming of coffee flowers.
• Pre-Monsoon showers help in the ripening of mangoes.
• Location: Kerala and Karnataka.

Additional Information

• List of Local Winds: