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Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?

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A22nd March (or 21st March)
B15th May (or 16th May)
C31st March (or 30th March)
D21st April (or 20th April)

Explanation

In the national calendar based on the Saka Era, Chaitra 1 aligns with 22nd March in a regular 365-day Gregorian calendar year.