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Question

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

  1. 1931
  2. 1952
  3. 2066
  4. 2087

Answer:

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.