Question

Find the right order of Indian months: A. Vaiśākha
B. Chaitra
C. Āṣāḍha
D. Jyeṣṭha
E. Śrāvaņa

• A. A, B, C, D, E
• B. B, A, D, C, E
• C. E, A, B, D, C
• D. B, C, D, E, A

Hint:

Chaitra is traditionally regarded as the first month in many Hindu calendars.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1:
The traditional Hindu lunar calendar begins with Chaitra.

Step 2:
The correct sequence is: \[ \text{Chaitra} \rightarrow \text{Vaiśākha} \rightarrow \text{Jyeṣṭha} \rightarrow \text{Āṣāḍha} \rightarrow \text{Śrāvaņa} \]

Step 3:
\[ B \rightarrow A \rightarrow D \rightarrow C \rightarrow E \]

Step 4:
Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(2) B, A, D, C, E}} \]