GK Quiz on Teacher’s Day 2024, Questions and Answers

National Teachers’ Day is celebrated in India on September 5th every year to honor and appreciate the contributions of teachers to society. This day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned scholar, philosopher, and the second President of India, who believed in the importance of education and the role of teachers. Here is a General Knowledge (GK) quiz to test your knowledge of National Teachers’ Day.

GK Quiz on Teacher’s Day 2024

Teachers’ Day 2024, celebrated on September 5th in India, honors the dedication and contributions of educators. It commemorates Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday, recognizing the pivotal role teachers play in shaping the future. Here’s a GK quiz to test your knowledge of Teachers’ Day.

Q1. When is Teachers’ Day celebrated in India?

a) August 15

b) September 5

c) October 2

d) November 14

S1. Ans. (b)

Q2. Whose birthday is celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India?

a) Mahatma Gandhi

b) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

c) Jawaharlal Nehru

d) Subhas Chandra Bose

S2. Ans. (b)

Q3. In which year was the first Teachers’ Day celebrated?

a) 1952

b) 1962

c) 1972

d) 1982

S3. Ans. (b)

Q4. What role did Dr. Radhakrishnan play in India?

a) First Prime Minister

b) First Vice-President and second President

c) Chief Justice

d) Finance Minister

S4. Ans. (b)

Q5. What is one of the key messages of Teachers’ Day?

a) Celebrating the end of exams

b) Honoring teachers for their role in education

c) Announcing new government policies

d) Commemorating national leaders

S5. Ans. (b)

Q6. Which institution did Dr. Radhakrishnan attend for his higher education?

a) Harvard University

b) Madras Christian College

c) Oxford University

d) Cambridge University

S6. Ans. (b)

Q7. In what year did Dr. Radhakrishnan become the President of India?

a) 1952

b) 1962

c) 1967

d) 1972

S7. Ans. (b)

Q8. Dr. Radhakrishnan was a renowned philosopher in which field?

a) Mathematics

b) Philosophy

c) Science

d) Engineering

S8. Ans. (b)

Q9. Which award is often referred to as the ‘Nobel Prize’ of teaching?

a) The Yidan Prize

b) The Global Teaching Prize

c) The Education Laureates

d) The Teachers’s Medal of Innovation

S9. Ans. (b)

Q10. Which is the highest civilian award received by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishanan?

a) Padma Bhushan

b) Padma Vibhushan

c) Bharat Ratna

d) Padma Shri

S10. Ans. (c)