12 Questions
What is the local term used in West Bengal for the thunderstorms mentioned in the text?
Kaal Baisakhi
Which region in India receives the highest average rainfall during the monsoon season?
North-eastern part of the country
What is the average velocity of the south-west monsoon winds as they enter the Indian peninsula?
30 km per hour
What is the term used for the early ripening of mangoes due to pre-monsoon showers in Kerala and Karnataka?
Mango Showers
Which area of India receives the highest average rainfall in the world according to the text?
Mawsynram
What phenomenon associated with the monsoon describes its tendency to have wet and dry spells?
'Breaks' in Rainfall
What is the primary cause of the hot weather season in India from March to May?
Shifting of the global heat belt northwards
What are the characteristics of 'loo' during the hot weather season?
Strong, gusty, hot, dry winds
Which region of India experiences temperatures around 45° Celsius in May?
Northwestern parts of the country
What is a notable feature of the hot weather season in India?
'Loo' winds
What is the effect of dust storms in northern India during May?
Temporary relief from heat
What phenomenon occurs towards the end of May in the northern part of India?
Elongated low-pressure area development
Learn about the hot weather season in India which occurs from March to May due to the northward movement of the sun. Explore temperature variations in different regions during this period.
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