SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 57

SSC CPO - 3 Oct 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q57

What is Kalbaisakhi?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Pre monsoon showers and thunderstorms.

  • Kalbaisakhi, commonly referred to as Nor'westers, are pre-monsoon thunderstorms prevalent in the eastern parts of India, notably West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, and Bangladesh.

  • Occurring primarily in April and May, these storms are a characteristic weather phenomenon of the region.