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    The national calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month and a normal year of 365 days was adopted from:

    A) 22nd March 1949     

    B) 22nd March 1957

    C)  22nd March 1952     

    D)  1st April 1957

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     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 official purposes. 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 leap year.


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