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Teachers Day 2024 Quiz: India observes National Teachers' Day on September 5th to honor Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birth anniversary and acknowledge his significant contributions and achievements. Born on September 5, 1888, Dr Radhakrishnan, a distinguished researcher, scholar, Bharat Ratna awardee, and former President of India, is celebrated for his exceptional impact on education and learning. Here, you can find Teachers Day 2024 GK quiz with answers.

Teachers Day 2024 GK Quiz With Answers

1. Why is Teacher's Day celebrated in India?

- To honor the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- To commemorate the achievements of Mahatma Gandhi
- To celebrate the foundation of the University of Delhi
- To mark the anniversary of India's independence

Answer: To honor the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

2. In which year was Teachers' Day first celebrated in India?

- 1956
- 1962
- 1970
- 1980

Answer: 1962

3. Teachers' Day in India is celebrated in honor of whose birthday?

- Mahatma Gandhi
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Rabindranath Tagore

Answer: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

4. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan served as the _____ President of India.

- First
- Second
- Third
- Fourth

Answer: Second

5. On which date does the United Nations celebrate World Teachers' Day?

- October 5
- January 24
- July 3
- May 10

Answer: October 5

6. In which year was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan born?

- 1880
- 1888
- 1898
- 1900

Answer: 1888

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7. Which subject was Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's area of expertise?

- Mathematics
- History
- Philosophy
- Literature

Answer: Philosophy

8. Which award is often referred to as the 'Nobel Prize' of teaching?

- The Yidan Prize
- The Global Teaching Prize
- The Education Laureates
- The Teacher's Medal of Innovation

Answer: The Global Teaching Prize

9. What role did Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan hold at the University of Mysore?

- Economics Professor
- Head of Department of Physics
- Vice Chancellor
- Dean of Commerce Department

Answer: Vice Chancellor

10. Which is the highest civilian award received by Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan?

- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Vibhushan
- Bharat Ratna
- Padma Shri

Answer: Bharat Ratna

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