Consider the following statementsbegin{enumerate}item At the time of independence, the Government of India followed the calendar based on Saka era.item The National Calendar commenced on Chaitra 1 Saka, 1879 corresponding to March 22, 1957 AD.end{enumerate} Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements

A	Only 1
B	Only 2
C	Both 1 and 2
D	Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Shaka Samvat is generally 78 years behind of Gregorian Calendar, except during January to March, when it is behind by 79 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -The beginning of the Shaka era is now widely equated to the ascension of king Chashtana in 78 CE. His inscriptions, dated to the years 11 and 52, have been found at Andhau in Kutch region. These years are interpreted as Shaka years 11 (89 CE) and 52 (130 CE).

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