Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds t...
The Saka Calender is based on luni-solar reckoning of time. The calendar consists of 365 days and 12 months like the normal Gregorian calendar. Chaitra is the first month of the year beginning on March 22 which is the day after the Spring Equinox. During leap years, the starting day of Chaitra corresponds with March 21.
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Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds t...
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?
To determine the corresponding date of Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era in the Gregorian calendar, we need to understand the Saka Era and how it aligns with the Gregorian calendar.
The Saka Era:
- The Saka Era is a historical calendar used in India and other parts of South Asia.
- It is believed to have been established by the Scythian king, Azes, in 78 CE.
- The Saka Era follows the solar cycle and is based on the movement of the sun.
- Each year in the Saka Era consists of 365 days, divided into 12 months.
The Gregorian Calendar:
- The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used calendar system in the world.
- It was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 to reform the Julian calendar.
- The Gregorian calendar is a solar calendar that follows the Earth's orbit around the sun.
- It consists of 365 days in a normal year and 366 days in a leap year.
Determining the Corresponding Date:
To determine the corresponding date of Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era in the Gregorian calendar, we need to consider the following factors:
1. Saka Era to Gregorian Conversion:
- The Saka Era begins on Chaitra 1, which typically falls in the month of March or April in the Gregorian calendar.
- To convert the Saka Era date to the Gregorian calendar, we need to account for the difference in the start of the year and any leap years.
2. Normal Year of 365 Days:
- The question specifies a normal year of 365 days in the Gregorian calendar.
- This means we do not need to consider any leap year adjustments.
3. Options Given:
a) 22 March (or 21st March)
b) 15th May (or 16th May)
c) 31st March (or 30th March)
d) 21st April (or 20th April)
Answer:
The correct answer is option 'A' - 22 March (or 21st March).
- Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to 22 March (or 21st March) in a normal year of 365 days in the Gregorian calendar.
- This date aligns with the start of the Saka Era, which typically falls in March or April.