GK Question

geography hard mcq

Which factor causes 'Kumkum Showers' in Karnataka?

  1. Northeast Monsoon
  2. Pre-monsoon showers
  3. Western Disturbances
  4. Retreating Monsoon

Answer: Pre-monsoon showers

Kumkum Showers are pre-monsoon rainfall in Karnataka during March-April that help in coffee flowering. These showers are caused by convective activity and moisture from the Arabian Sea. They are crucial for the state's plantation economy.

Topic Indian Climate
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