Mango Showers are pre-monsoon rains that occur mainly in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Mango Showers are pre-monsoon rains that occur mainly in:

A. Kerala and Karnataka

B. West Bengal and Assam

C. Rajasthan and Gujarat

D. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Mango Showers occur in Kerala and Karnataka during March-May and help in the ripening of mangoes.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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