GK Question

geography hard mcq

Which phenomenon causes 'Tea Showers' in Assam?

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

Answer: Pre-monsoon showers

Tea Showers are pre-monsoon rainfall in Assam during March-April that help in tea leaf growth. These showers are caused by convective activity and moisture from the Bay of Bengal. They are crucial for Assam's tea industry, which produces about 50% of India's tea.

Topic Indian Climate
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