Q44
The first month of the 'Saka era' is ________
A.
Vaishakha
B.
Phalguna
C.
Chaitra
AnswerD.
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.