UP High Court RO / ARO 07 Jan 2022 Shift 2

Pre-monsoon showers that help in early ripening of mangoes are known as ‘Mango Showers’ in which States ?

Verified Answer
A. Rajasthan and Gujarat/राजस्थान एवं गुजरात
B. Kerala and Karnataka / केरल एवं कर्नाटक
C. West Bengal and Assam/ पश्चिम बंगाल एवं आसाम
D. UP and Bihar/यू.पी. एवं बिहार

Explanation:

Pre-monsoon showers, locally known as 'Mango Showers' (Amra Varsha), are common in the southern states of Kerala and Karnataka. These rains are crucial for the early ripening of mangoes and are also beneficial for coffee plantations. Therefore, option B is correct. Option A, Rajasthan and Gujarat, are arid/semi-arid regions where such specific pre-monsoon phenomena for mangoes are not prominent. Option C, West Bengal and Assam, experience pre-monsoon thunderstorms known as 'Nor'westers' or 'Kal Baisakhi', which are different from 'Mango Showers'. Option D, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, also experience pre-monsoon activities but not the specific 'Mango Showers' phenomenon associated with mango ripening in the south. Thus, A, C, and D are incorrect.