Teachers Day Quiz
Teachers Day Quiz : In honor of teachers and their role in shaping the lives of their students, this day is dedicated to them. Teachers’ Day is celebrated on the 5th of September. The day also commemorates Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birth anniversary and his contributions to the field of education. A well-known teacher, he was one of the greatest philosophers of all time.
In his words, Radhakrishnan said that teachers should be among the best minds in the country. In the process of creating responsible citizens and good human beings, teachers are the cornerstones of our future.
Test your knowledge today by solving the following questions from the quiz on Teachers Day listed below.
1. Since when is India celebrating Teachers' Day?
A. 1962
B. 1972
C. 1965
D. 1975
Ans. A
Explanation: Since 1962, India is celebrating Teachers' Day.
2. How did Teachers Day originate?
A. Birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Birthday of Indira Gandhi
C. Birthday of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
D. None of the above
Ans. C
Explanation: Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on 5th September to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was a renowned scholar, recipient of Bharat Ratna, first Vice- President, and second President of independent India.
3. Which of the following statement is/are correct about Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan:
A. He became the first Vice President of India and was elected to the constituent assembly of India.
B. In 1954, he was awarded Bharat Ratna.
C. He had received the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade in 1961.
D. All are correct
Ans. D
Explanation: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan became the first Vice President of India and was elected to the constituent assembly of India. In 1954, he was awarded Bharat Ratna. He had received the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade in 1961.
4. Who said that “Teaching is not a profession, a way of life”?
A. Dr. Radhakrishnan
B. Swami Vivekananda
C. Gulzarilal Nanda
D. Narendra Modi
Ans. D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that "Teaching is not a profession, a way of life”.
5. When did Dr. Radhakrishnan become the President of India?
A. 1952
B. 1962
C. 1972
D. 1982
Ans. B
Explanation: Dr. Radhakrishnan became President of India in 1962.
6. University Education Commission was formed in which year?
A. 1928
B. 1935
C. 1948
D. 1950
Ans. C
Explanation: In 1948, University Education Commission was formed.
7. In 1931 Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan became the Vice-Chancellor of which University?
A. Mysore University
B. Andhra University
C. Karnataka University
D. None of the above
Ans. B
Explanation: In 1931, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan became the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University.
8. On which date in India Teachers Day is celebrated?
A. 14 November
B. 5 October
C. 5 September
D. 5 October
Ans. C
Explanation: In India, Teachers Day is celebrated on 5 September.
9. Guess who was the teacher of Lord Krishna?
A. Dronacharya
B. Sandipani Muni
C. Rishi Visishtha
D. Garga Muni
Ans. B
Explanation: Sandipani Muni was the teacher of Lord Krishna.
10. In which subject Dr. Radhakrishnan had done his Post Graduation?
A. Science
B. Sociology
C. History
D. Philosophy
Ans. D
Explanation: Dr. Radhakrishnan had completed his Post Graduation in Philosophy subject.
