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Geography GK · Q44

Transportation System Of India

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 44

Q44

The first month of the 'Saka era' is ________

A.
Vaishakha
B.
Phalguna
C.
Chaitra
Answer
D.
Bhadon

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The first month of the 'Saka era' is Chaitra. The national calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month and a normal year of 365 days was adopted from 22 March 1957 along with the Gregorian calendar for the following official purposes: Gazette of India.