Major World Calendars MCQs for Competitive Exams

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Major World Calendars MCQs for Competitive Exams

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1
The names of the days of the week in English (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) are derived from:
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2
In the Hindu calendar, 'Diwali' (Festival of Lights) always falls on:
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3
The Gregorian calendar was not immediately adopted by everyone. Which country adopted it as late as 1918?
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4
Which of these is NOT an animal in the Chinese Zodiac?
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5
The 'Julian Date' (JD) used by astronomers is different from the Julian Calendar because:
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6
What determines the start of a month in the Islamic calendar?
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7
In the Chinese Lunisolar calendar, the New Year usually falls between:
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8
What is the standard length of a week in the vast majority of world calendars?
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9
Before 1582, the New Year in many European countries (using the Julian system) began on:
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Which month is the fasting month in the Islamic calendar?
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