During which month are most mangoes in Karnataka fully ripe for harvest?
Answer
June
The correct answer is June — Hence, most mangoes are ripe for harvest in June.
Step-by-step solution
- Mangoes in Karnataka start ripening after the monsoon ends.
- The temperature rises in early summer, which accelerates the ripening process.
- By June, the fruits have accumulated enough sugars and developed the right colour.
- Hence, most mangoes are ripe for harvest in June.
Common mistake: Confusing harvest month with flowering month
Concept tested: Seasonal ripening of mangoes
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