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Consider the following statements regarding local pre-monsoon weather phenomena and seasonal winds in India:

1. 'Kalbaisakhi' refers to severe evening thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain in West Bengal and Assam, which benefit tea and rice crops.
2. 'Mango Showers' occur along the coastal belts of Kerala and Karnataka toward the end of summer, aiding in the early ripening of mangoes.
3. 'Loo' is a humid, moisture-laden easterly wind blowing from the Bay of Bengal across the Indo-Gangetic Plains during April and May.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 onlyCevap
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 only
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3

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Statements 1 and 2 only are correct.
The correct response identifies statements 1 and 2 as true while rejecting statement 3. Kalbaisakhi brings essential moisture and relief to eastern India for tea and paddy, and Mango Showers assist in early fruit ripening in south-western coastal India. The Loo is characterized by extreme dryness and temperature highs, blowing from the west/northwest across Punjab, Haryana, UP, and Bihar, rather than being a moist wind from the Bay of Bengal.

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1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding Kalbaisakhi.
Kalbaisakhi (Nor'westers) are violent pre-monsoon thunderstorms in West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam. They bring rainfall crucial for Jute, Tea, and Aus rice crops. Statement 1 is correct.
Verifying the atmospheric character and agricultural utility of Kalbaisakhi.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding Mango Showers.
Mango Showers are pre-monsoon rainfall events occurring in Kerala and Karnataka toward the end of summer, helping mangoes ripen early and preventing premature drop. Statement 2 is correct.
Checking the geographical occurrence and economic significance of pre-monsoon coastal showers.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding Loo.
Loo is a hot, dry, scorching wind that blows during afternoons across Northern and Northwestern India from the arid west and northwest. It carries no humidity. Statement 3 is incorrect.
Distinguishing between dry continental summer winds and humid marine winds.

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