Which of the following is the coldest place in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the coldest place in India?
A. Drass
B. Shimla
C. Srinagar
D. Leh
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Drass, in the Union Territory of Ladakh, is the coldest place in India, with winter temperatures dropping to as low as -45°C.

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