With reference to the National Calendar,which of the statements are correct?1.The National Calendar of India is based on Vikram Samvat.2.The National Calendar is adopted from January 26. 1950.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. A

   1 only

   (a) 1 only. Statement 1 is false: the National Calendar is the Saka calendar, not Vikram Samvat. Vikram is widely used in almanacs but is not the official national calendar.

2. B

   2 only

   (b) 2 only. Statement 2 is false: the calendar was adopted from 22 March 1957 (Chaitra 1, 1879 Saka) for the Gazette, not from 26 January 1950.

3. C

   Both 1 and 2

   (c) Both 1 and 2. Both limbs fail, so ‘both’ cannot stand.

4. D

   Neither 1 nor 2

   (d) Neither 1 nor 2. The National Calendar is Saka, not Vikram, and the adoption date is 22 March 1957, not Republic Day 1950. Both statements are wrong; this is the official key.

Summary. Official key is (d) neither 1 nor 2. National Calendar = Saka era; usage from 22 March 1957. Vikram Samvat and 26 January 1950 are both traps. Honour the stored letter (d).