SSC
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
Name of the era on which of the National calendar of India was based?
|
|
Saka era
|
|
|
Vikrama era
|
|
|
Kali era
|
|
|
None of these
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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 the following official purposes: Gazette of India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Kanishka was the emperor of the Kushan dynasty in the second century. He was noted for his military, political and spiritual achievements. Kanishka dated 78 B.C. Ascended the throne, and this date was used as the beginning of the Saka calendar era.
Detailed explanation-3: -Śaka Samvat is generally 78 years behind of Gregorian Calendar, except during January to March, when it is behind by 79 years.
There is 1 question to complete.