UPPSC PCS 2019 · Question 31 of 150

With reference to the National Calendar, which of the statements is/are correct? 1. The National Calendar of India is based on Vikram Era. 2. The National Calendar was adopted from January 26, 1950.

Polity

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2Correct

Answer: D. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

The National Calendar is based on the Saka Era and was adopted from 22 March 1957, so both statements are wrong.

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