By what name is the calendar used officially in Nepal, about 57 years ahead of the Gregorian one?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Bikram Sambat
- Step 1: The official calendar began in 57 BCE and the new year falls in mid-April. Answer: Bikram Sambat. Why not the others: Nepal Sambat is a Newar calendar, the Saka era is Indian and the Hijri calendar is Islamic.
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