Bal Diwas 2023 GK Quiz, Children Day related questions and Answer

14^th November, the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, is celebrated as Children’s Day or Bal Diwas every year. Prior to 1964, India celebrated Children’s Day on 20^th November. However, after passing of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964, it was decided to shift the celebration of Children’s Day to 14^th November. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru has a deep affection for children and was an exemplary leader who implemented numerous welfare programs to ensure a bright future for the younger generation. In this article, we will delve into the General Knowledge (GK) quiz related to Children’s Day 2023, featuring multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about Jawaharlal Nehru for students.

Children’s Day 2023 GK Quiz

Bal Diwas 2023 GK Quiz is an engaging and educational event on Children’s Day, offering students a chance to test their knowledge about Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and the significance of this day. It encourages learning and celebrates the legacy of Nehru, fostering curiosity and knowledge in your minds.

Q1. Whose birthday is celebrated as Children’s Day?

1. Mahatma Gandhi
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Rani Lakshmibai
4. Bhagat Singh

Ans. (b) Jawaharlal Nehru

Sol. 14^th November, the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, is celebrated as Children’s Day or Bal Diwas every year.

Q2. In which month is Children’s Day celebrated?

1. January
2. February
3. November
4. December

Ans. (c)

Sol. 14^th November, the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, is celebrated as Children’s Day or Bal Diwas every year.

Q3. Before 1964, on which date was Children’s Day celebrated in India?

1. 20^th November
2. 14^th November
3. 1^st January
4. 15^th August

Ans. (a)

Sol. Prior to 1964, India celebrated Children’s Day on 20^th November. However, after passing of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964, it was decided to shift the celebration of Children’s Day to 14^th November.

Q4. What is Jawaharlal Nehru’s popular nickname in the context of Children’s Day?

1. Bapu
2. Chacha
3. Netaji
4. Veer

Ans. (b) Chacha

Sol. Jawaharlal Nehru popularly referred to as “Chacha Nehru”.

Q5. When was Jawaharlal Nehru born?

1. 12^th November 1885
2. 13^th November 1887
3. 14^th November 1889
4. 18^th November 1887

Ans. (c) 14^th November 1889

Sol. Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14 November 1889 in Allahabad in British India.

Q6. From where Jawaharlal Nehru had completed his studies for a barrister?

1. London
2. Switzerland
3. Belgium
4. Russia

Ans. (a) London

Sol. Jawaharlal Nehru attended Trinity College in Cambridge and graduated with honours in the natural sciences. He had finished his barrister studies at the Inner Temple in London.

Q7. Children’s Day is also known as ______ Day.

1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Bal Diwas
3. Mahatma Gandhi
4. Freedom Fighter

Ans. (b)

Sol. Children’s Day, celebrated on 14^th November, is also known as Bal Diwas.

Q8. In which year was the first Children’s Day celebrated?

1. 1857
2. 1856
3. 1966
4. 1976

Ans. (a) 1857

Sol. Children’s Day began in 1857 by Reverend Dr Charles Leonard in Chelsea, US. Even though Children’s Day is celebrated globally by most of the countries in the world on June 1, Universal Children’s Day takes place annually on November 20.

Q9. Which newspaper was started by Jawaharlal Nehru?

1. New India
2. National Herald
3. Both A and B
4. Neither A and B

Ans. (b) National Herald

Sol. National Herald was established in Lucknow on 9 September 1938 by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Q10. In which place Jawaharlal Nehru organized the first kisan March?

1. Auraiya
2. Azamgarh
3. Paratpgarh
4. Hathras

Ans. (c) Paratpgarh

Sol. Jawaharlal Nehru organised the first Kisan March in Pratapgarh District of Uttar Pradesh in 1920.

Q11. When did Jawaharlal Nehru first time meet Mahatma Gandhi?

1. 1913
2. 1914
3. 1915
4. 1916

Ans. (d) 1916

Sol. Gandhi and Nehru met, for the first time, during Lucknow Congress during Christmas, 1916.

Q12. When Jawaharlal Nehru became the General Secretary of All India Congress Committee?

1. 1923
2. 1924
3. 1925
4. 1926

Ans. (a) 1923

Sol. Nehru became the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee in September 1923.

Q13. When was Jawaharlal Nehru elected as the President of the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress?

1. 1928
2. 1929
3. 1930
4. 1931

Ans. (b) 1929

Sol. Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as President of the Indian National Congress in December 1929 at its annual session in the city of Lahore.

Q14. Who swore in Nehru as India’s first Prime Minister?

1. Lord Louise Mountbatten
2. Mahatma Gandhi
3. Queen Elizabeth II
4. Prince Philip

Ans. (a) Lord Louise Mountbatten

Sol. Jawaharlal Nehru is sworn in as India’s first Prime Minister by the outgoing Viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, 15 August 1947.

Q15. Jawaharlal Nehru died on ______.

1. 20^th May 1964
2. 22^nd May 1964
3. 24^th May 1964
4. 27^th May 1964

Ans. (d) 27^th May 1964

Sol. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru died on 27 May 1964.

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