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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The first month of the ‘Saka era’ is: [IAS 2003]
A
Vaishakha
B
Phalguna
C
Chaitra
D
Bhadon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Chaitra. Saka Era: The national calendar of India based on the Saka era was adopted on 22nd March 1957. The Saka Era is believed to have been founded by King Kanishka of the Kushan dynasty in 78 AD.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vaidya and N. C. Lahiri. The task before the Committee was to prepare an accurate calendar based on scientific study, which could be adopted uniformly throughout India. Usage started officially at 1 Chaitra 1879, Saka Era, or 22 March 1957.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chhaitra (March 21 – April 20) Vaishakha (April 21-May 21) Jyeshtha (May 22-June 21) Ashadha (June 22-July 22) Shravana (July 23-August 22) Bhaadra (August 22-September 22) Ashwin (September 23-October 22) Kartika (October 23-November 21) More items •22-Mar-2019

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