July – September — Set 6
Days & Years · जुलाई – सितंबर · Questions 51–60 of 70
Independence Day of India is celebrated on August 15th to mark the end of whose rule?
Correct Answer: C. British
August 15, 1947, marks the day India became independent from British colonial rule. The Indian Independence Act 1947 was passed by the UK Parliament. Every year, the Prime Minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi.
Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on September 5th on the birth anniversary of which Bharat Ratna recipient?
Correct Answer: A. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a great scholar and the first Vice President of India. He requested that his birthday be celebrated as Teachers' Day to honor the teaching profession. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954 for his contributions to philosophy.
Which date is celebrated as International Literacy Day by UNESCO?
Correct Answer: B. September 8
September 8 highlights the importance of literacy for individuals and communities. Literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundation for all learning. UNESCO has been leading global efforts to improve literacy rates since 1966.
Which date is celebrated as International Day of Non-Violence, marking the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi?
Correct Answer: A. October 2
October 2nd is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement. The United Nations General Assembly established this day in 2007. It promotes the message of non-violence through education and public awareness.
National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29th, the birthday of which athlete?
Correct Answer: B. Dhyan Chand
Major Dhyan Chand is widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time. He helped India win three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936. India's highest sporting honor, the Khel Ratna, is now named after him.
Which date is celebrated as World Population Day?
Correct Answer: B. July 11
July 11 was established to raise awareness about global population issues and family planning. The world's population reached 8 billion in November 2022. It focuses on the urgency and importance of population trends.
Which date is celebrated as Hindi Diwas in India?
Correct Answer: B. September 14
September 14, 1949, was the day Hindi became one of the official languages of the Republic of India. Hindi is written in the Devanagari script. World Hindi Day is celebrated separately on January 10th.
International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on which date?
Correct Answer: A. June 21
June 21 is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere (Summer Solstice). The UN General Assembly adopted India's proposal in 2014 to declare this day. It promotes the physical and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Which date is celebrated as Engineers' Day in India?
Correct Answer: B. September 15
September 15th is the birth anniversary of the legendary engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya. He was the chief engineer of the Krishna Raja Sagara dam in Mysore. His contributions to irrigation and flood control systems were monumental.
International Women's Day is celebrated annually on which date?
Correct Answer: A. March 8
March 8 is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also serves as a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The UN officially recognized the day in 1977.