Great teachers and philosophers leave a lasting mark on society through their wisdom and guidance. India has been home to many such inspiring figures, and among them, one leader stands out for his deep knowledge, humble nature, and dedication to education. He not only shaped young minds as a teacher but also served the nation with honor as a statesman. His birthday is remembered every year as a day to celebrate and respect teachers across India.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a great Indian philosopher, teacher, and statesman. He served as the Vice President of India and later as the President of India. Before entering politics, he was a respected professor and vice-chancellor at leading universities in India and abroad. His ideas were rooted in Advaita Vedanta, and he helped present Hinduism to the world in a modern way. Honored with the Bharat Ratna in 1954, he is remembered as a symbol of knowledge and education.
Test your knowledge about Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan—renowned teacher, philosopher, and India’s second President. This GK quiz covers his early life, academic journey, key books, national and international roles, major awards, and legacy.
Q1. When was Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan born?
a) 15 August 1885
b) 5 September 1888
c) 10 October 1890
d) 2 January 1892
S1. Ans. (b)
Q2. In which year did Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan pass away?
a) 1969
b) 1972
c) 1975
d) 1980
S2. Ans. (c)
Q3. How many times was Radhakrishnan nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature?
a) 8 times
b) 10 times
c) 16 times
d) 27 times
S3. Ans. (d)
Q4. Which top civilian award of India was given to him in 1954?
a) Padma Bhushan
b) Padma Vibhushan
c) Bharat Ratna
d) Gandhi Peace Prize
S4. Ans. (c)
Q5. Radhakrishnan co-founded which charitable trust in pre-independence India?
a) HelpAge India
b) Krishnarpan Charity Trust
c) Indian Relief Trust
d) People’s Welfare Fund
S5. Ans. (b)
Q6. His birthday, 5th September, is celebrated in India as?
a) National Education Day
b) Children’s Day
c) Youth Day
d) Teacher’s Day
S6. Ans. (d)
Q7. Where was Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan born?
a) Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
b) Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu
c) Vellore, Tamil Nadu
d) Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
S7. Ans. (b)
Q8. Who inspired Radhakrishnan to defend Hinduism during his student life?
a) Dayanand Saraswati
b) Swami Vivekananda
c) Rabindranath Tagore
d) Ram Mohan Roy
S8. Ans. (b)
Q9. Which book by Radhakrishnan highlights his admiration for Rabindranath Tagore?
a) The Hindu View of Life
b) The Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore
c) An Idealist View of Life
d) Eastern Religions and Western Thought
S9. Ans. (b)
Q10. Radhakrishnan represented the University of Calcutta at which international event in 1926?
a) International Congress of Philosophy at Harvard
b) Congress of the Universities of the British Empire
c) World Congress of Religions in London
d) Indian Philosophical Congress
S10. Ans. (a)
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