July – September — Set 6

Correct Answer: C. British

• **British** = Independence Day of India is celebrated on August 15th to mark the end of their rule. • **August 15, 1947** — marks the day India became independent from colonial rule. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: French: India gained independence from British rule, not French rule, on August 15, 1947; Portuguese: India gained independence from British rule, not Portuguese rule, on August 15, 1947; Dutch: India gained independence from British rule, not Dutch rule, on August 15, 1947.

Correct Answer: A. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

• **Dr. S. Radhakrishnan** = Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on September 5th on his birth anniversary. • **1954** — he was awarded the Bharat Ratna for his contributions to philosophy and statesmanship. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: He was India's 11th President and a Bharat Ratna recipient, but not associated with Teachers' Day; C. Rajagopalachari: He was the last Governor-General of India and a Bharat Ratna recipient, but not associated with Teachers' Day; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: He was the architect of the Indian Constitution and a Bharat Ratna recipient, but not associated with Teachers' Day.

Correct Answer: B. September 8

• **September 8** = This date is celebrated as International Literacy Day by UNESCO. • **1966** — UNESCO has been leading global efforts to improve literacy rates since this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: September 5: This date is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India, not International Literacy Day; September 14: This date is celebrated as Hindi Diwas in India, not International Literacy Day; September 16: This date is observed as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, not International Literacy Day.

Correct Answer: A. October 2

• **October 2** = This date is celebrated as International Day of Non-Violence, marking the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. • **2007** — The United Nations General Assembly established this day to promote the message of non-violence. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: January 30: This date is observed as Martyr's Day in India, marking Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, not the International Day of Non-Violence; August 15: This date is India's Independence Day, not the International Day of Non-Violence; August 9: This date is observed as the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, not the International Day of Non-Violence.

Correct Answer: B. Dhyan Chand

• **Dhyan Chand** = National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29th, his birthday. • **Three Olympic gold medals** — he helped India win these medals in hockey in 1928, 1932, and 1936. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Milkha Singh: He was a renowned Indian track and field athlete but National Sports Day is not on his birthday; P.T. Usha: She is a celebrated Indian sprinter but National Sports Day is not on her birthday; Sachin Tendulkar: He is a legendary Indian cricketer but National Sports Day is not on his birthday.

Correct Answer: B. July 11

• **July 11** = This date is celebrated as World Population Day. • **8 billion** — the world's population reached this milestone in November 2022. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: July 1: This date is not observed as World Population Day; August 11: This date is not observed as World Population Day; September 11: This date is not observed as World Population Day.

Correct Answer: B. September 14

• **September 14** = This date is celebrated as Hindi Diwas in India. • **1949** — Hindi became one of the official languages of the Republic of India on this day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: January 10: This date is celebrated as World Hindi Day, distinct from Hindi Diwas in India; September 24: This date is not celebrated as Hindi Diwas in India; October 14: This date is not celebrated as Hindi Diwas in India.

Correct Answer: A. June 21

• **June 21** = This date is celebrated as International Yoga Day annually. • **2014** — the UN General Assembly adopted India's proposal to declare this day as International Yoga Day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: July 21: This date is not celebrated as International Yoga Day; August 21: This date is not celebrated as International Yoga Day; September 21: This date is observed as the International Day of Peace, not International Yoga Day.

Correct Answer: B. September 15

• **September 15** = This date is celebrated as Engineers' Day in India. • **Krishna Raja Sagara dam** — Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose birthday is celebrated, was the chief engineer of this monumental project. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: September 5: This date is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India, not Engineers' Day; September 25: This date is not celebrated as Engineers' Day in India; October 15: This date is observed as World Students' Day, not Engineers' Day in India.

Correct Answer: A. March 8

• **March 8** = This date is celebrated as International Women's Day annually. • **1977** — The UN officially recognized this day, fostering a global observance. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: August 8: This date is not celebrated as International Women's Day; September 8: This date is observed as International Literacy Day, not International Women's Day; February 8: This date is not celebrated as International Women's Day.