| List I (Local storms) | List II (Area) |
| A. Mango showers | 1. Kerala and Karnataka |
| B. Norwesters | 2. Bengal |
| C. Bardoli Chheerha | 3. Assam |
| D. Loo | 4. Punjab and Haryana |
A) A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
B) A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1
C) A-3 B-4 C-1 D-4
D) A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Following are some of the important local storms experienced in different parts of India during the hot weather season from April to June. (i) Mango shower: Towards the end of the summer, there are pre-monsoon showers which are a common phenomena in Kerala and coastal areas of Kamataka. Locally, they are known as mango showers since they help in the early ripening of mangoes. (ii) Blossom shower: With this shower coffee flowers blossom in Kerala and nearby areas. (iii) Nor Westers: These are dreaded evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam. Their notorious nature can be understood from the local nomenclature of 'Kalbaisakhi' calamity of the month of Baisakh. These showers are useful for tea, jute and rice cultivation. In Assam, these storms are known as "Bardoli Chheerha". (iv) Loo: Hot, dry and oppressing winds blowing in the Northern plains from Punjab to Bihar with high intensity between Delhi and Patna.
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