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  1. Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?

    2. A.

    Kanishka
    B.

    Vikramaditya
    C.

    Samudra Gupta

    D.

    Ashoka

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Kushana King Kanishka started the Saka Era from 78 AD (the year of commencement of his rule). The Government of India adopted it as Indian National Calendar in 1957.

    Exam: (SSC CGL 2000,CPO SI 2003 & Tax Asst. 2008)

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