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  1. What is the name of the era on which the National Calendar of India is based?
    1. Vikrama era
    2. Kali era
    3. Saka era
    4. None of above
Correct Option: C

The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in use in India. It is used, alongside the Gregorian calendar, by The Gazette of India, news broadcasts by All India Radio, and calendars and communications issued by the Government of India. The reformed calendar promulgated by the Indian government from 1957 is reckoned by this era. It is variously alleged to have been founded by King Kanishka.


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