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Which Indian climate term is correctly associated with course, basin or associated feature “strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features”, and also with “the storms can benefit some crops while also causing local damage”?

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AEl Nino
BLa Nina
CKal Baisakhi
DSouthwest Monsoon
Correct Answer: Kal BaisakhiYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Kal Baisakhi. Kal Baisakhi is correctly identified as strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features. Kal Baisakhi is also associated with the storms can benefit some crops while also causing local damage. 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 can alter atmospheric circulation affecting the Indian monsoon. It is incorrect here because El Nino is instead associated with its influence on Indian rainfall is important but not identical in every event. • Option B — La Nina: La Nina is it alters tropical atmospheric circulation and can influence the Indian monsoon. It is incorrect here because La Nina is instead associated with La Nina should not be treated as a guaranteed cause of uniform excess rain across India. • Option D — Southwest Monsoon: Southwest Monsoon is the Western Ghats cause strong orographic rainfall on their windward side. It is incorrect here because Southwest Monsoon is instead associated with its advance and withdrawal organize much of India's rainy season. Exam Takeaway: Connect Kal Baisakhi with “strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features” and “the storms can benefit some crops while also causing local damage” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Kal Baisakhi is a violent pre-monsoon thunderstorm also called a nor'wester.
  • Source or location: it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India.
  • Basin or course: strong squalls, lightning and short heavy rain are common features.
  • Important association: the storms can benefit some crops while also causing local damage.
  • Kal Baisakhi should not be confused with Southwest Monsoon, which is the principal rain-bearing seasonal wind system of India.

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