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?
[amp_mcq option1=”22nd March (or 21st March)” option2=”15th May (or 16th May)” option3=”31st March (or 30th March)” option4=”21st April (or 20th April)” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2014
– The calendar was adopted on March 22, 1957 (which was Chaitra 1, 1879 Saka).
– The months follow the tropical zodiac.
– The starting day of the year (Chaitra 1) aligns closely with the vernal equinox.