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<\/a>Download Entri App and attempt Free Mock Tests of various Government Exams!!!<\/a><\/p>\nNational Teacher’s Day – History, Significance, Quiz<\/strong><\/h2>\nHistory<\/strong><\/h3>\nTeachers’ Day in India is celebrated on 5th September in the memory of the birth anniversary of our beloved educationalist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was a well-known scholar, recipient of Bharat Ratna, first Vice- President and second President of independent India. He took birth on 5th<\/sup> September 1888. As an educationist, he was an advocate of guidance, academician, and above all a great teacher.<\/p>\nWhy in India teacher\u2019s day is celebrated on the birthday of Dr Radhakrishnan?<\/strong><\/h3>\nDr Radhakrishnan became President of India in the year 1962. He was approached by some of his friends and students in the same year, who requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday on 5 September. Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan responded, “Instead of recognizing my birthday discretely, it would be my pompous privilege if 5th September is recognized as Teachers’ Day”. Such a request coming from The President of India evidently showcased Dr S. Radhakrishnan’s affection and dedication for teachers. From then onwards, India celebrates Teachers’ Day on Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan\u2019s birthday,5th September.<\/p>\n
Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\nAs the common adage goes, the future of a country lies in the hands of its children and their future lies in the hands of teachers. As they can mould students into future leaders who shape the future of India. They play an important role in our lives to become successful in career and business. They help us become a good human being, a better member of society and an ideal citizen of our country. Teacher\u2019s Day is celebrated to acknowledge the challenges, difficulties and the special role that teachers play in our lives.<\/p>\n
Teachers\u2019 Day is an event to which students and teachers equally look forward to. Teachers’ Day is important for the students as it gives them a chance to understand the efforts put in by their teachers to make sure that they get a proper education. Similarly, teachers also look forward to Teachers\u2019 Day celebration as their struggle gets recognised and honoured by students and other agencies as well.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Get Free Mock Tests for various Competitive Exams !!!<\/a><\/p>\nQuiz<\/strong><\/h3>\n1. Since when India is celebrating Teachers’ Day?<\/strong>
\nA. 1962
\nB. 1972
\nC. 1965
\nD. 1975
\nAns. A<\/strong><\/p>\n2. How Teachers’ Day is originated?<\/strong>
\nA. Birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru
\nB. Birthday of Indira Gandhi
\nC. Birthday of Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
\nD. None of the above
\nAns. C<\/strong><\/p>\n3. Which of the following statement\/<\/strong>s <\/strong> is\/are correct about Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan:
\n<\/strong>A. He became the first Vice President of India and was elected to the constituent assembly of India.
\nB. \u00a0In 1954 he was awarded Bharat Ratna.
\nC. He received the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade in 1961.<\/p>\nD. All are correct<\/p>\n
Ans. D<\/strong><\/p>\n4. Who said, \u201cTeaching is not a profession <\/strong>but<\/strong> a way of life\u201d?<\/strong>
\nA. Dr. Radhakrishnan
\nB. Swami Vivekananda
\nC. Gulzarilal Nanda
\nD. Narendra Modi
\nAns. D<\/strong><\/p>\n5. When Dr Radhakrishnan became the President of India?<\/strong>
\nA. 1952
\nB. 1962
\nC. 1972
\nD. 1982
\nAns. B<\/strong><\/p>\n6. University Education Commission was <\/strong>established<\/strong> in which year?<\/strong>
\nA. 1928
\nB. 1935
\nC. 1948
\nD. 1950
\nAns. C<\/strong><\/p>\n7. In 1931 Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan became the Vice-Chancellor <\/strong>in <\/strong>which University?<\/strong>
\nA. Mysore University
\nB. Andhra University
\nC. Karnataka University
\nD. None of the above
\nAns. B<\/strong><\/p>\n8. <\/strong>In India, on which date<\/strong> is<\/strong> Teachers’ Day celebrated?<\/strong>
\nA. 14 November
\nB. 5 October
\nC. 5 September
\nD. 5 October<\/p>\nAns. C<\/strong>
\n
\n9. <\/strong>W<\/strong>ho was the teacher of Lord Krishna?<\/strong>
\nA. Dronacharya
\nB. Sandipani Muni
\nC. Rishi Visishtha
\nD. Garga Muni
\nAns. B<\/strong><\/p>\n10. In which subject Dr. Radhakrishnan had done his Post Graduation?<\/strong>
\nA. Science
\nB. Sociology
\nC. History
\nD. Philosophy
\nAns. D<\/strong><\/p>\n
Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated on 5th September in the memory of the birth anniversary of our beloved educationalist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was a well-known scholar, recipient of Bharat Ratna, first Vice- President and second President of independent India. He took birth on 5th<\/sup> September 1888. As an educationist, he was an advocate of guidance, academician, and above all a great teacher.<\/p>\n Dr Radhakrishnan became President of India in the year 1962. He was approached by some of his friends and students in the same year, who requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday on 5 September. Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan responded, “Instead of recognizing my birthday discretely, it would be my pompous privilege if 5th September is recognized as Teachers’ Day”. Such a request coming from The President of India evidently showcased Dr S. Radhakrishnan’s affection and dedication for teachers. From then onwards, India celebrates Teachers’ Day on Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan\u2019s birthday,5th September.<\/p>\n As the common adage goes, the future of a country lies in the hands of its children and their future lies in the hands of teachers. As they can mould students into future leaders who shape the future of India. They play an important role in our lives to become successful in career and business. They help us become a good human being, a better member of society and an ideal citizen of our country. Teacher\u2019s Day is celebrated to acknowledge the challenges, difficulties and the special role that teachers play in our lives.<\/p>\n Teachers\u2019 Day is an event to which students and teachers equally look forward to. Teachers’ Day is important for the students as it gives them a chance to understand the efforts put in by their teachers to make sure that they get a proper education. Similarly, teachers also look forward to Teachers\u2019 Day celebration as their struggle gets recognised and honoured by students and other agencies as well.<\/p>\n 1. Since when India is celebrating Teachers’ Day?<\/strong> 2. How Teachers’ Day is originated?<\/strong> 3. Which of the following statement\/<\/strong>s <\/strong> is\/are correct about Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: D. All are correct<\/p>\n Ans. D<\/strong><\/p>\n 4. Who said, \u201cTeaching is not a profession <\/strong>but<\/strong> a way of life\u201d?<\/strong> 5. When Dr Radhakrishnan became the President of India?<\/strong> 6. University Education Commission was <\/strong>established<\/strong> in which year?<\/strong> 7. In 1931 Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan became the Vice-Chancellor <\/strong>in <\/strong>which University?<\/strong> 8. <\/strong>In India, on which date<\/strong> is<\/strong> Teachers’ Day celebrated?<\/strong> Ans. C<\/strong> 10. In which subject Dr. Radhakrishnan had done his Post Graduation?<\/strong>Why in India teacher\u2019s day is celebrated on the birthday of Dr Radhakrishnan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>Get Free Mock Tests for various Competitive Exams !!!<\/a><\/p>\nQuiz<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nA. 1962
\nB. 1972
\nC. 1965
\nD. 1975
\nAns. A<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nA. Birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru
\nB. Birthday of Indira Gandhi
\nC. Birthday of Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
\nD. None of the above
\nAns. C<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A. He became the first Vice President of India and was elected to the constituent assembly of India.
\nB. \u00a0In 1954 he was awarded Bharat Ratna.
\nC. He received the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade in 1961.<\/p>\n
\nA. Dr. Radhakrishnan
\nB. Swami Vivekananda
\nC. Gulzarilal Nanda
\nD. Narendra Modi
\nAns. D<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nA. 1952
\nB. 1962
\nC. 1972
\nD. 1982
\nAns. B<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nA. 1928
\nB. 1935
\nC. 1948
\nD. 1950
\nAns. C<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nA. Mysore University
\nB. Andhra University
\nC. Karnataka University
\nD. None of the above
\nAns. B<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nA. 14 November
\nB. 5 October
\nC. 5 September
\nD. 5 October<\/p>\n
\n
\n9. <\/strong>W<\/strong>ho was the teacher of Lord Krishna?<\/strong>
\nA. Dronacharya
\nB. Sandipani Muni
\nC. Rishi Visishtha
\nD. Garga Muni
\nAns. B<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nA. Science
\nB. Sociology
\nC. History
\nD. Philosophy
\nAns. D<\/strong><\/p>\n