INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

CLIMATE OF INDIA

GENERAL FEATURES OF INDIAN CLIMATE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a mango shower?
A
Pre monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala
B
Rainfall in June to September
C
Rainfall in winter days
D
Rainfall caused by western disturbances
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pre-monsoon rainfall experienced in the region of Karnataka and Kerala is known as Mango shower as it helps in the early ripening of mangoes. It is also known as April rains or summer showers. These mango showers are visible across much of south and Southeast Asia including India and Cambodia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mango Showers are Pre-monsoon showers which are common in the states of Karnataka and Kerala. These rains are usually seen at the end of the summer season. These rains help in the ripening of the mangoes. Therefore, these rains are usually known as ‘Mango showers’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Towards the end of the summer season, the pre-monsoon showers are common in southern India, especially in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. These showers are referred to as mango showers because it is followed by the ripening of mango fruit in that season.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pre-monsoon showers occur before the start of the rainy season. It occurs from the month March to May. They can range from light showers to heavy thunderstorms. They help in the early ripening of mangoes and are often referred to as mango showers or summer rains.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pre-monsoon showers are a common phenomenon in Kerala and the coastal areas of Karnataka. Locally, they are known as mango showers since they help in the early ripening of mangoes.

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