Question

State the agriculture benefits derived from:
A. The westerly Depressions in Punjab.
B. The Kalbaisakhi in Assam.

Answer 1

Hint: Kal Baisakhi originates over the region of Bihar and Jharkhand, travels east, and strikes West Bengal and Odisha. They are extremely serious in nature, and they even take Chhattisgarh under their influence. It occurs during April and May.

Complete answer:
1. Westerly depression triggers downpours in the winter season, which is beneficial for the production of rabi crops.
A. Western depression brings downpour of winter and pre-storm over Northwest India, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, and is important for the advancement of Rabi crops in the Northern Subcontinent.
B. Considering that wheat is one of the most significant Rabi crops, a staple diet of people in the country, Western Disruptions is contributing to India's food security.

2. The agriculture benefits derived from the Kalbaisakhi in Assam are due to the following reasons:
A. While Kal Baisakhi brings devastation in lightning, thunderstorm, and rainfall, it is extremely helpful for pre-Kharif crops such as jute, paddy, and a large number of vegetables and fruit.
B. It gives much-desired relief after midday heat and pours well into the thirsty soil for crop production.

What is Kal Baisakhi or Nor ‘Westers?
Strong thunderstorms in the Ganges plains of India are locally known as Kal Baisakhi or Nor'Wester. Such regional occurrences are typically synonymous with thunderstorms followed by heavy winds and torrential rainfall.

Note: The first indication of the northwest is a low bank of dark clouds in the northwest area, the upper outline of which has the shape of an arch. Slowly, at first, and then easily, with a heavy gust or squall. Often the wind blasts with almost hurricane strength.