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Indian Calendars and Planetary Cycles

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Indian calendars and planetary cycles. These topics are essential for understanding the historical development of astronomy in India and the cultural significance of timekeeping in Indian society.
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Which of the following is the oldest known Indian calendar?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Tamil Calendar

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saka Calendar is the oldest known Indian calendar, dating back to the 1st century CE. It is a lunisolar calendar, meaning that it is based on both the lunar and solar cycles.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is widely used in North India?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Tamil Calendar

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vikram Samvat is the Indian calendar that is widely used in North India. It is a lunisolar calendar, meaning that it is based on both the lunar and solar cycles.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is widely used in South India?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Tamil Calendar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tamil Calendar is the Indian calendar that is widely used in South India. It is a solar calendar, meaning that it is based on the solar cycle.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is used by Hindus?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Tamil Calendar

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hindu Solar Calendar is the Indian calendar that is used by Hindus. It is a solar calendar, meaning that it is based on the solar cycle.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is used by Jains?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Jain Calendar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jain Calendar is the Indian calendar that is used by Jains. It is a lunisolar calendar, meaning that it is based on both the lunar and solar cycles.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is used by Sikhs?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Nanakshahi Calendar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nanakshahi Calendar is the Indian calendar that is used by Sikhs. It is a solar calendar, meaning that it is based on the solar cycle.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is used by Buddhists?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Buddhist Calendar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Buddhist Calendar is the Indian calendar that is used by Buddhists. It is a lunisolar calendar, meaning that it is based on both the lunar and solar cycles.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is used by Muslims?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Islamic Calendar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Islamic Calendar is the Indian calendar that is used by Muslims. It is a lunar calendar, meaning that it is based on the lunar cycle.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is used by Christians?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Christian Calendar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Christian Calendar is the Indian calendar that is used by Christians. It is a solar calendar, meaning that it is based on the solar cycle.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is used by Jews?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Jewish Calendar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jewish Calendar is the Indian calendar that is used by Jews. It is a lunisolar calendar, meaning that it is based on both the lunar and solar cycles.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is used by Zoroastrians?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Zoroastrian Calendar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Zoroastrian Calendar is the Indian calendar that is used by Zoroastrians. It is a solar calendar, meaning that it is based on the solar cycle.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is used by Baháʼís?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Baháʼí Calendar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Baháʼí Calendar is the Indian calendar that is used by Baháʼís. It is a solar calendar, meaning that it is based on the solar cycle.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is used by Sikhs?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Nanakshahi Calendar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nanakshahi Calendar is the Indian calendar that is used by Sikhs. It is a solar calendar, meaning that it is based on the solar cycle.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is used by Jains?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Jain Calendar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jain Calendar is the Indian calendar that is used by Jains. It is a lunisolar calendar, meaning that it is based on both the lunar and solar cycles.

What is the name of the Indian calendar that is used by Buddhists?

  1. Saka Calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Hindu Solar Calendar

  4. Buddhist Calendar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Buddhist Calendar is the Indian calendar that is used by Buddhists. It is a lunisolar calendar, meaning that it is based on both the lunar and solar cycles.

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