Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2011 GS-1
Question

Which one of the following will be the year of Saka Samvat in December 2009 ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 1931

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1931”.
The Saka Samvat is generally 78 years behind the Gregorian calendar. The Saka Era was founded by King Kanishka in 78 AD.

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