Consider the following statements— 1. At the time of independence, the Government of India followed the calendar based on Saka era. 2. The National Calendar commenced on Chaitra 1 Saka, 1879 corresponding to 22 March 1957 A.D. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

• A. (A) 1 only
• B. (B) 2 only
• C. (C) Both 1 and 2
• D. (D) Neither 1 nor 2