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Geography GK · Q210

Miscellaneous Indian Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 210

Q210

Kalbaisakhis or Norwesters originate in

A.
Chhota Nagpur Plateau
Answer
B.
Karnataka Coast
C.
Coromandal Coast
D.
Malwa Plateau

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Kalbaisakhis or Norwesters originate in Chhota Nagpur Plateau. Violent thunderstorms in the Gangetic plains of India are locally known as KalBaisakhi or Non'westers. These localised events are generally associated with thunderstorms accompanied by strong squally winds and torrential rainfall.