Multiple choice

Which of the following is the first month of our national calendar?

  1. Vaishakh

  2. Phalguna

  3. Chaitra

  4. Pausa

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian national calendar, based on the Saka Era, begins with the month of Chaitra. This usually corresponds to March 22nd in the Gregorian calendar.