Indian Calendar

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Which of the following is the oldest known Indian calendar?

  1. Vikram Samvat

  2. Shaka Samvat

  3. Luni-Solar Calendar

  4. Solar Calendar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Luni-Solar Calendar is the oldest known Indian calendar, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE.

The Vikram Samvat calendar is based on the:

  1. Lunar cycle

  2. Solar cycle

  3. Luni-Solar cycle

  4. Sidereal year


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vikram Samvat calendar is a lunisolar calendar, meaning that it is based on both the lunar and solar cycles.

The Shaka Samvat calendar is based on the:

  1. Lunar cycle

  2. Solar cycle

  3. Luni-Solar cycle

  4. Sidereal year


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Shaka Samvat calendar is a solar calendar, meaning that it is based on the solar cycle.

The Hindu calendar is based on the:

  1. Lunar cycle

  2. Solar cycle

  3. Luni-Solar cycle

  4. Sidereal year


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hindu calendar is a lunisolar calendar, meaning that it is based on both the lunar and solar cycles.

The Indian national calendar is based on the:

  1. Lunar cycle

  2. Solar cycle

  3. Luni-Solar cycle

  4. Sidereal year


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian national calendar is a solar calendar, meaning that it is based on the solar cycle.

The Indian calendar has how many months?

  1. 12

  2. 13

  3. 14

  4. 15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian calendar has 12 months.

The Indian calendar has how many days?

  1. 365

  2. 366

  3. 367

  4. 368


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian calendar has 365 days.

The Indian calendar has how many leap years?

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian calendar has 4 leap years in a cycle of 100 years.

The Indian calendar has how many festivals?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian calendar has 30 festivals.

The Indian calendar is used in which countries?

  1. India

  2. Nepal

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian calendar is used in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

The Indian calendar is a:

  1. Religious calendar

  2. Civil calendar

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian calendar is both a religious and civil calendar.

The Indian calendar is based on the:

  1. Lunar cycle

  2. Solar cycle

  3. Luni-Solar cycle

  4. Sidereal year


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian calendar is a lunisolar calendar, meaning that it is based on both the lunar and solar cycles.

The Indian calendar has how many months?

  1. 12

  2. 13

  3. 14

  4. 15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian calendar has 12 months.

The Indian calendar has how many days?

  1. 365

  2. 366

  3. 367

  4. 368


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian calendar has 365 days.

The Indian calendar has how many leap years?

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian calendar has 4 leap years in a cycle of 100 years.

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