Q. Chillai Kalan, often mentioned in the context of Kashmir, refers to:

[A] A 40-day period marking the harshest winter cold in the Kashmir Valley beginning around December 21

[B] A cultural festival celebrated after the end of winter in Jammu and Kashmir

[C] A 20-day phase of moderate cold following the peak winter season

[D] A summer period associated with glacier melting in the Himalayas

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

Chillai Kalan is a 40-day period of extreme winter cold in the Kashmir region, usually starting on December 21 and ending on January 30. It is marked by sub-zero temperatures, heavy snowfall, and severe cold waves, and plays a crucial role in replenishing water resources through snowfall.

Source- TH

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