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India's national calendar is based on�

  1. Saka Era

  2. Christian Era

  3. Budhist Era

  4. Vedic Era
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India's national calendar, the Saka Calendar, is based on the Saka Era. It was officially adopted in March 1957 and began with Saka Era 1879. The calendar runs from Chaitra (March-April) to Phalguna. The Christian Era (Gregorian calendar) is used alongside it for official purposes. Buddhist and Vedic Eras are different chronological systems.

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