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State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · Question 23

With reference to the National Calendar, which of the statements are correct? 1. The National Calendar of India is based on Vikram Era. 2. The National Calendar is adopted from January 26, 1950. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Neither is correct. India's National Calendar is based on the Saka era (not Vikram Samvat) and was adopted from 22 March 1957 (Chaitra 1, 1879 Saka), not 26 January 1950.