Which Indian climate term is correctly associated with source or location “it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India”, and also with “strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features”?

Correct Answer: Option B — Kal Baisakhi. Kal Baisakhi is correctly identified as it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India. Kal Baisakhi is also associated with strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features. Another identifying fact about Kal Baisakhi is that strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features. A further exam-relevant fact about Kal Baisakhi is that the storms can benefit some crops while also causing local damage. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — El Nino: El Nino is it involves unusual warming in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. It is incorrect here because El Nino is instead associated with it can alter atmospheric circulation affecting the Indian monsoon. • Option C — La Nina: La Nina is it involves unusual cooling in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. It is incorrect here because La Nina is instead associated with it alters tropical atmospheric circulation and can influence the Indian monsoon. • Option D — Southwest Monsoon: Southwest Monsoon is it reaches India from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal sectors. It is incorrect here because Southwest Monsoon is instead associated with the Western Ghats cause strong orographic rainfall on their windward side. Exam Takeaway: Connect Kal Baisakhi with “it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India” and “strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features” for revision.