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‘Chillai Kalan’ occasionally remains in the news, it refers to which among the following?

Intense dry period of Ladakh region.

Special shawls of the Himachal.

Intense winter period of Kashmir valley.

Famous handicraft work of Ajmer.

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Explanation:

‘Chillai Kalan’ is the 40-day intense winter period started in Kashmir valley on 21st December with sub-zero night temperatures across the region. It will continue till January 31.

Chillai Kalan is followed by Chillai-Khurd and Chillai-Bachha.
Considered to be the core of winter, Chillai Kalan usually brings snowfall, sub-zero temperatures causing freezing of water bodies including the Dal lake, closure of highways, etc.

Hence option 3rd is correct.