SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Kalbaisakhis or Norwesters originate in Chhota Nagpur Plateau. Violent thunderstorms in the Gangetic plains of India are locally known as KalBaisakhi or Non’westers. These localised events are generally associated with thunderstorms accompanied by strong squally winds and torrential rainfall.

Detailed explanation-2: -Norwesters or the Kalbaishakhi is a local rainfall and thunderstorm which occurs in India and Bangladesh. The direction of squalls is mainly from the northwest and they are called Norwesters (Squall – a sudden, violent gusty wind).

Detailed explanation-3: -The Chota Nagpur Plateau is very rich in minerals and precious stones. Some of the important minerals found here include coal, iron ore, asbestos, chromite, mica, and kyanite. The Indo-Gangetic plains are poor in mineral deposits.