Q. Consider the following:
- Vikram Samvat
- Shaka Samvat
- Hijri Calendar
Which among the following is the correct decreasing order when 2023 is denoted in these calendars?
Answer:
1 2 3
Notes: To convert the year 2023 from the Gregorian calendar into the Vikram Samvat, Shaka Samvat, and Hijri calendar systems, we'll use the following standard conversions:
- Vikram Samvat: This Hindu calendar is ahead of the Gregorian calendar by 56.7 years approximately.
- Shaka Samvat: Another Hindu calendar system, which is behind the Gregorian calendar by 78 years.
- Hijri Calendar: This is the Islamic lunar calendar. It's roughly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year, leading to an approximate difference of 622 years.
The year 2023 in different calendar systems is as follows:
- Vikram Samvat: The year is 2080.
- Shaka Samvat: The year is 1945.
- Hijri Calendar: The year is approximately 1444.