Which phenomenon causes 'Coffee Blossom Showers' in Karnataka?
- Northeast Monsoon
- Pre-monsoon showers
- Western Disturbances
- Retreating Monsoon
Answer: Pre-monsoon showers
Coffee Blossom 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 Karnataka's coffee industry, which produces about 70% of India's coffee.