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Pre-monsoon showers are called kalbaisakhi in

a. West Bengal
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Karnataka

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Solution

The correct answer is option (a).

Explanation: In West Bengal, the pre-monsoon showers are characterised by strong winds and heavy rainfall. These are experienced with the approach of the summer season and are called kalbaisakhi.

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