Chaitra, one of the national calendars 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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Correct answer: 22nd March (or 21st March). The Indian national calendar based on the Saka calendar was officially adopted on 22nd March 1957. This calendar is utilized alongside the Gregorian calendar for official purposes such as the Gazette of India, news broadcasts by All India Radio, and government communications. The Saka calendar commences with the month of Chaitra.  In a common year (365 days): 1st Chaitra corresponds to 22nd March in the Gregorian calendar.  In a leap year (366 days): 1st Chaitra corresponds to 21st March. Art and Culture 145 42

Chaitra, one of the national calendars 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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