Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

a. Localised thunderstorms during the winter months in the southern part of the country are called Kaal Baisakhi. b. Pre-monsoon showers help in early ripening of mangoes and are called mango showers in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. c. The strong, gusty, hot and dry winds blowing during the day over north and northwestern India are called loo.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. b and c
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as both the statements are incorrect. The localised thunderstorms associated with violent winds, torrential downpours, often accompanied by hail, are known as ‘Kaal Baisakhi' in West Bengal. Pre-monsoon showers in Kerala and Karnataka help in the early ripening of mangoes, and are often referred to as mango showers.

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