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Q: The national calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month, was adopted from the year
  • A. 1951
  • B. 1959
  • C. 1957
  • D. 1947
Correct Answer: Option C - In 1957 the Government of India recognized the Saka Samvat as the national calendar of the country. Saka Samvat is also called Shalivahan Samvat and is based on Solar Calculation. The Saka Samvat was started by Kushan ruler Kanishka in 78AD. The first and last month of this calendar is Chaitra and Phalguna respectively.
C. In 1957 the Government of India recognized the Saka Samvat as the national calendar of the country. Saka Samvat is also called Shalivahan Samvat and is based on Solar Calculation. The Saka Samvat was started by Kushan ruler Kanishka in 78AD. The first and last month of this calendar is Chaitra and Phalguna respectively.

Explanations:

In 1957 the Government of India recognized the Saka Samvat as the national calendar of the country. Saka Samvat is also called Shalivahan Samvat and is based on Solar Calculation. The Saka Samvat was started by Kushan ruler Kanishka in 78AD. The first and last month of this calendar is Chaitra and Phalguna respectively.