Asked: U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 1990, U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013medium Level
ID: 6ae793b94aac9c32d5e3e1b5
QUESTION STATEMENT:द्विभाषी / Bilingual
शक संवत्‌ कब प्रारंभ किया गया?
When was the Shaka Era started?
SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
58 ई.
58 AD
B
78 ई.
78 AD
Correct
C
320 ई.
320 AD
D
606 ई.
606 AD
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option B(78 ई.)
शक संवत् का प्रारंभ 78 ईस्वी (78 AD) में कुषाण सम्राट कनिष्क के राज्याभिषेक के अवसर पर हुआ था। भारत सरकार ने इसे 22 मार्च 1957 को अपने आधिकारिक राष्ट्रीय पंचांग के रूप में अपनाया।
The Shaka Era was instituted in 78 AD on the accession of Kushana Emperor Kanishka. It was officially adopted by the Government of India on March 22, 1957, as the Indian National Calendar.
Subject: Indian History•Topic: History of Ancient India•Subtopic: Post Mauryan Period
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