GS PrelimsHistory (Ancient India)Indian Heritage2014

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?

A

22nd March (or 21st March)

B

15th May (or 16th May)

C

31st March (or 30th March)

D

21st April (or 20th April)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The Indian national calendar, based on the Saka Era, was adopted in 1957. 2. Its first month is Chaitra. 3. The calendar reform committee decided to align the beginning of the Saka year with the vernal equinox. 4. Chaitra 1, the first day of the national calendar, normally corresponds to March 22nd in the Gregorian calendar during a normal year (365 days). 5. In a leap year, Chaitra 1 falls on March 21st. 6. Option (A) correctly reflects this correspondence.

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