Indian Calendars

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Which of the following is the oldest known Indian calendar?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chedi calendar is the oldest known Indian calendar, dating back to the 10th century BCE.

What is the basis of the Saka calendar?

  1. Solar year

  2. Lunar year

  3. Sidereal year

  4. Tropical year


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Saka calendar is based on the tropical year, which is the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun.

When does the Vikram Samvat calendar begin?

  1. 57 BCE

  2. 78 CE

  3. 56 BCE

  4. 1230 CE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vikram Samvat calendar begins in 57 BCE, which is believed to be the year of King Vikramaditya's coronation.

Which of the following is a solar calendar?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saka calendar is a solar calendar, which means that it is based on the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

Which of the following is a lunisolar calendar?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vikram Samvat calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on both the Earth's orbit around the Sun and the Moon's orbit around the Earth.

Which of the following is a solar calendar?

  1. Kollam Era

  2. Chedi calendar

  3. Saka calendar

  4. Vikram Samvat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kollam Era is a solar calendar, which means that it is based on the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

Which of the following is a lunisolar calendar?

  1. Chedi calendar

  2. Saka calendar

  3. Vikram Samvat

  4. Kollam Era


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chedi calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on both the Earth's orbit around the Sun and the Moon's orbit around the Earth.

Which of the following is the national calendar of India?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saka calendar is the national calendar of India.

Which of the following is the official calendar of the state of Kerala?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kollam Era is the official calendar of the state of Kerala.

Which of the following is the official calendar of the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kollam Era is the official calendar of the state of Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following is the official calendar of the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saka calendar is the official calendar of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Which of the following is the official calendar of the state of Telangana?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saka calendar is the official calendar of the state of Telangana.

Which of the following is the official calendar of the state of Karnataka?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saka calendar is the official calendar of the state of Karnataka.

Which of the following is the official calendar of the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saka calendar is the official calendar of the state of Maharashtra.

Which of the following is the official calendar of the state of Gujarat?

  1. Saka calendar

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Kollam Era

  4. Chedi calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saka calendar is the official calendar of the state of Gujarat.

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