Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following d...........

Modern Indian History 1947-1970

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 ?

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22nd March (or 21st March)

15th May (or 16th May)

21st March (or 30th March)

21st April (or 20th April)

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Explanation:

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.

1 Chaitra falling on 22 March normally and on 21 March in leap year.