Question

UPSC Prelims 2014 Question:

Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?

1. 22nd March or (21st March)
2. 15th May or (16th May)
3. 31st March or (30th March)
4. 21st April or (20th April)

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: 22nd March or (21st March)

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

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.
Dates of the national calendar have a permanent correspondence with dates of the Gregorian calendar, 1 Chaitra falling on 22 March normally and on 21 March in the leap year.

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: History | Miscellaneous(hist)

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