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1.Where does the south-west monsoon first reach mainland India?

Ans:The Kerala coast, around 1 June

2.Which region gets most of its rain from the north-east (retreating) monsoon?

Ans:The Tamil Nadu (Coromandel) coast

3.What are "mango showers"?

Ans:Pre-monsoon showers in Kerala and Karnataka that help mangoes ripen

4.What is the "Loo"?

Ans:Hot, dry winds that blow over the northern plains in summer

5.Which weather systems bring winter rain to north-west India?

Ans:Western disturbances

Explanation: This rain helps rabi crops such as wheat
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