The pre-monsoon showers are known as ________ in Kerala and Karnataka.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) mango showers.
 Mango showers refer to the pre-monsoon rainfall that occurs in the months of April and May, typically before the onset of the southwest monsoon season in India.
 The term "mango showers" is derived from the fact that the rainfall coincides with the flowering and fruiting stages of mango trees, leading to an abundant harvest of mangoes.
 They are also known as 'Kaal Baisakhi' in Bengal, as Bardolli Chhera in Assam and as Cherry Blossom showers or Coffee Showers in Kerala.
 Blossom showers -
 This is also known as a cherry blossom or espresso shower.
 This occurs nearby the wind areas.
 This period in India is referred to as the early monsoon.
 Tea shower -
 Pre-monsoon rain is required for tea plantations.
 This is known as the 'Tea shower' in Assam.
 In West Bengal, it is called Kalbaishakh.