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.
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)
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