Question

The summer shower in the coffee growing regions of Karnataka are called _____________.
A. Coffee rain
B. Summer showers
C. Mango showers
D. Cherry blossom

Answer 1

Hint: Towards the close of summer season in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the pre monsoon showers help in early ripening of mangoes.

Complete answer: The summer pre monsoon showers in the coffee growing regions of Karnataka are called Mango showers as they help in early ripening of mangoes. They are also referred to as April rains. These rains greatly influence human activities because of the control the rains have on crops which is culturally very significant for the mangoes and coffee. They normally occur in March or April and their intensity varies from light to heavy showers to thunderstorms.
Looking at the options given:
Option A. Coffee resin or Coffee showers are called in Kerala. It is an incorrect option.
Option B. Summer showers is a commonly used word in different areas. It is an incorrect option.
Option C. Summer showers in the coffee growing regions of Karnataka are called Mango showers. This is the correct answer.
Option D. In Kerala summer showers are known as Cherry Blossom showers. It is an incorrect option.

Thus, The correct answer is Option C.

Note: The Mango showers also known as Kaal baisakhi in Bengal, Bordoisila in Assam and Cherry Blossom showers or Coffee showers in kerala.