Mahendra was happy that the rains came on time and he could plant his paddy without depending on irrigation. But after a few wet days there was no rain for more than two weeks. What is this period called?

1. Burst of monsoon
2. Break of monsoon
3. Delayed monsoon
4. El Nino

Which of the following is good for the cultivation of tea and jute?

1. Mango showers
2. Loo
3. Kalbaisakhi
4. None of the above.

What causes the 'October Heat'?

1. High temperature and heavy rainfall.
2. Reduced temperature and heavy rainfall.
3. High temperature and humidity.
4. Reduced temperature and humidity.

Assertion (A): Nagpur sees a maximum of 45° C in May which drops to 31° C in July.

Reason (R): The rains bring down the temperature.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.