GK Question

geography hard mcq

Which phenomenon causes 'Coffee Blossom Showers' in Karnataka?

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

Topic Indian Climate
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