With respect to Kashmir, consider the following pairs of seasons and respective local Kashmiri names: Kasmiri Names - Seasons

Chillai Kalan - Winter

Sonth - Summer

Harud - Autumn

Vahrath - Spring

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

Question

Kashmir experiences four distinct seasons: Chillai Kalan, a harsh 40-day winter starting with the winter solstice.  Chillai Khurd, a 20-day continuation of winter.  and Chillai Bacha, a 10-day period of milder cold. Spring, known as Sonth, lasts from mid-March to mid-May. Autumn, or Harud, is brief, occurring from late September to mid-November, during which saffron, the world's most expensive spice, is harvested. Vahrath is characterized by frequent rains and long days, with a high risk of floods.

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Only 1 & 3 Kashmir experiences four distinct seasons: Chillai Kalan, a harsh 40-day winter starting with the winter solstice.  Chillai Khurd, a 20-day continuation of winter.  and Chillai Bacha, a 10-day period of milder cold. Spring, known as Sonth, lasts from mid-March to mid-May. Autumn, or Harud, is brief, occurring from late September to mid-November, during which saffron, the world's most expensive spice, is harvested. Vahrath is characterized by frequent rains and long days, with a high risk of floods.

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