1. On which date is Republic Day celebrated in India?
A) 26th January
B) 15th August
C) 2nd October
D) 14th November
Answer: A
Explanation: India became a Republic on 26 January 1950, when the Constitution came into force.
2. Independence Day in India is celebrated on _______.
A) 15th August
B) 14th August
C) 26th January
D) 2nd October
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks India’s independence from British rule in 1947.
3. Gandhi Jayanti is observed on________.
A) 15th August
B) 2nd October
C) 14th November
D) 30th January
Answer: B
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.
4. Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated on _________.
A) 5th September
B) 14th November
C) 15th October
D) 24th January
Answer: A
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, India’s first Vice President and a great teacher.
5. Children’s Day in India is celebrated on ________.
A) 14th November
B) 1st June
C) 20th November
D) 24th January
Answer: A
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who loved children.
6. National Youth Day is celebrated on ________.
A) 12th January
B) 23rd January
C) 15th August
D) 26th November
Answer: A
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, to inspire youth values and ideals.
7. Army Day in India is celebrated on_______.
A) 26th January
B) 15th January
C) 1st December
D) 4th December
Answer: B
Explanation: Marks the day General K.M. Cariappa took charge as the first Indian Army Chief in 1949.
8. Air Force Day in India is observed on _______.
A) 8th October
B) 4th December
C) 15th January
D) 5th September
Answer: A
Explanation: Celebrates the establishment of the Indian Air Force in 1932.
9. Navy Day is celebrated in India on ______.
A) 4th December
B) 26th January
C) 15th August
D) 5th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Commemorates the success of Indian Navy during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
10. National Voters’ Day is observed on ________.
A) 25th January
B) 26th January
C) 15th August
D) 30th January
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (1950).
11. National Girl Child Day is celebrated on ________.
A) 24th January
B) 11th October
C) 8th March
D) 15th January
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes awareness about the rights and education of girls in India.
12. Martyrs’ Day is observed every year on ___________.
A) 30th January
B) 23rd March
C) 14th February
D) 15th August
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948.
13. World Health Day is celebrated on _______.
A) 7th April
B) 12th April
C) 10th May
D) 1st June
Answer: A
Explanation: Established by WHO to promote global health awareness.
14. Earth Day is observed on _________.
A) 22nd April
B) 21st March
C) 5th June
D) 16th September
Answer: A
Explanation: Focuses on environmental protection and sustainability worldwide.
15. World Environment Day is celebrated on ________.
A) 5th June
B) 22nd April
C) 11th July
D) 16th September
Answer: A
Explanation: Started by the United Nations in 1972 to encourage global awareness for environment protection.
16. International Yoga Day is celebrated on __________.
A) 21st June
B) 15th August
C) 20th May
D) 7th April
Answer: A
Explanation: Declared by the UN in 2014 after India’s proposal to promote yoga and wellness.
17. World Population Day is observed on ________.
A) 11th July
B) 12th August
C) 1st May
D) 8th March
Answer: A
Explanation: Established by the UN in 1989 to raise awareness about population issues.
18. International Labour Day (May Day) is celebrated on ________.
A) 1st May
B) 5th May
C) 12th June
D) 24th March
Answer: A
Explanation: Honors the struggles and achievements of workers globally.
19. National Science Day in India is observed on ________.
A) 28th February
B) 14th March
C) 5th September
D) 23rd January
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman in 1928.
20. World Water Day is observed on _________.
A) 22nd March
B) 21st March
C) 5th June
D) 16th September
Answer: A
Explanation: Celebrates the importance of freshwater and sustainable water management.
21. World AIDS Day is observed every year on _________.
A) 1st December
B) 4th December
C) 11th December
D) 10th December
Answer: A
Explanation: First observed in 1988 to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
22. World Human Rights Day is celebrated on __________.
A) 10th December
B) 9th December
C) 24th October
D) 8th March
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948).
23. National Tourism Day in India is observed on _________.
A) 25th January
B) 5th June
C) 27th September
D) 14th April
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes awareness about tourism’s role in economic development.
24. National Sports Day in India is observed on __________.
A) 29th August
B) 8th August
C) 14th August
D) 2nd September
Answer: A
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, India’s hockey legend.
25. World Literacy Day is celebrated on ___________.
A) 8th September
B) 5th September
C) 14th September
D) 24th January
Answer: A
Explanation: Declared by UNESCO to emphasize the importance of literacy for individuals and societies.
26. World Wildlife Day is celebrated on _______.
A) 3rd March
B) 22nd March
C) 5th June
D) 4th October
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the adoption of the CITES agreement to protect wild animals and plants.
27. World Forestry Day (International Day of Forests) is celebrated on _______.
A) 21st March
B) 22nd April
C) 23rd March
D) 5th June
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes awareness about the importance of forests and tree planting.
28. World Meteorological Day is observed on ________.
A) 23rd March
B) 22nd March
C) 24th March
D) 15th May
Answer: A
Explanation: Commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization in 1950.
29. World TB (Tuberculosis) Day is observed on _________.
A) 24th March
B) 7th April
C) 12th May
D) 1st December
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the discovery of the TB-causing bacterium by Robert Koch in 1882.
30. National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on __________.
A) 24th April
B) 25th January
C) 26th November
D) 14th April
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1993) giving constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
31. World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on __________.
A) 3rd May
B) 1st May
C) 10th May
D) 5th June
Answer: A
Explanation: Declared by UNESCO to promote freedom of expression and media rights.
32. World Red Cross Day is observed on ________.
A) 8th May
B) 12th May
C) 17th May
D) 24th March
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross.
33. National Technology Day in India is observed on ___________.
A) 11th May
B) 14th April
C) 15th June
D) 18th May
Answer: A
Explanation: Commemorates India’s successful nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1998.
34. World Telecommunication Day is celebrated on __________.
A) 17th May
B) 11th May
C) 12th May
D) 20th June
Answer: A
Explanation: Celebrated annually on May 17, marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 1865 and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention.
35. Anti-Terrorism Day in India is observed on _______.
A) 21st May
B) 26th November
C) 14th February
D) 27th November
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the death anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi (1991).
36. World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on ______.
A) 31st May
B) 1st June
C) 5th June
D) 10th May
Answer: A
Explanation: Launched by WHO to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco.
37. World Oceans Day is celebrated on _______.
A) 8th June
B) 5th June
C) 11th July
D) 22nd March
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes the sustainable use of marine resources and ocean conservation.
38. World Blood Donor Day is observed on ________.
A) 14th June
B) 15th June
C) 16th June
D) 18th June
Answer: A
Explanation: Commemorates the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, who discovered blood groups.
39. World Refugee Day is observed on _________.
A) 20th June
B) 12th June
C) 8th July
D) 21st June
Answer: A
Explanation: Recognizes the strength and courage of refugees around the world.
40. National Doctor’s Day in India is celebrated on ________.
A) 1st July
B) 10th July
C) 12th July
D) 17th July
Answer: A
Explanation: Honors Dr. B.C. Roy, a legendary physician and second Chief Minister of West Bengal.
41. World Population Day is observed on _______.
A) 11th July
B) 15th July
C) 20th June
D) 21st July
Answer: A
Explanation: Established by UNDP in 1989 to highlight global population issues.
42. World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on _______.
A) 28th July
B) 12th July
C) 30th July
D) 8th August
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus.
43. International Friendship Day is celebrated on _______.
A) First Sunday of August
B) 30th July
C) 14th February
D) 5th June
Answer: B
Explanation: 30th July for the official United Nations International Day of Friendship.
44. Hiroshima Day is observed on _______.
A) 6th August
B) 9th August
C) 15th August
D) 21st August
Answer: A
Explanation: Commemorates the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 during World War II.
45. Nagasaki Day is observed on _______.
A) 9th August
B) 6th August
C) 15th August
D) 12th August
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945, promoting peace and nuclear disarmament.
46. International Youth Day is celebrated on __________.
A) 12th August
B) 15th August
C) 23rd January
D) 21st June
Answer: A
Explanation: Established by the UN to highlight issues affecting young people globally.
47. World Humanitarian Day is observed on ________.
A) 19th August
B) 12th August
C) 24th October
D) 10th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Honors humanitarian workers and those who lost their lives serving others.
48. National Sports Day in India is observed on ________.
A) 29th August
B) 8th August
C) 5th September
D) 15th August
Answer: A
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, celebrated to promote sports and fitness.
49. Teachers’ Day is celebrated globally on ________.
A) 5th October
B) 5th September
C) 1st May
D) 14th November
Answer: A
Explanation: Declared by UNESCO to honor teachers’ contribution to education and development.
50. World Tourism Day is celebrated on _________.
A) 27th September
B) 25th January
C) 15th August
D) 24th October
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes global awareness about the role of tourism in cultural and economic growth.
51. World Heart Day is celebrated on _______.
A) 29th September
B) 30th September
C) 1st October
D) 10th October
Answer: A
Explanation: Organized by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness of cardiovascular diseases.
52. International Day of Older Persons is observed on________.
A) 1st October
B) 5th October
C) 2nd October
D) 10th October
Answer: A
Explanation: Recognizes the contributions of elderly people and promotes healthy ageing.
53. World Habitat Day is observed on ________.
A) First Monday of October
B) 1st October
C) 5th October
D) 8th October
Answer: A
Explanation: Declared by the UN to reflect on the state of towns and the right to adequate shelter.
54. National Teachers’ Day is celebrated on ____________.
A) 5th October
B) 5th September
C) 1st October
D) 10th November
Answer: B
Explanation: Teacher’s Day is celebrated on different dates globally, but in India, it’s always September 5th, honoring Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Internationally, UNESCO observes World Teachers’ Day on October 5th, while countries like China (Sept 10), Brazil (Oct 15), and Singapore (Sept 1) have their own days.
55. World Post Day is celebrated on ________.
A) 9th October
B) 8th October
C) 10th October
D) 5th September
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874.
56. World Mental Health Day is observed on _________.
A) 10th October
B) 7th April
C) 11th October
D) 12th October
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes awareness about mental health issues and global mental well-being.
57. International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated on ________.
A) 11th October
B) 24th January
C) 8th March
D) 14th November
Answer: A
Explanation: Established by the UN to promote girls’ rights and gender equality.
58. World Students’ Day is observed on ________.
A) 15th October
B) 14th November
C) 11th September
D) 24th January
Answer: A
Explanation: Celebrated on Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s birthday to honor his contribution to education.
59. World Food Day is observed on _______.
A) 16th October
B) 14th October
C) 18th October
D) 12th October
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the founding of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945.
60. United Nations Day is celebrated on ________.
A) 24th October
B) 25th October
C) 21st September
D) 2nd October
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the anniversary of the UN Charter’s entry into force in 1945.
61. World Polio Day is observed on _________.
A) 24th October
B) 10th October
C) 11th November
D) 14th November
Answer: A
Explanation: Commemorates Jonas Salk, who developed the first polio vaccine.
62. World Savings Day (World Thrift Day) is celebrated on ________.
A) 30th October
B) 31st October
C) 1st November
D) 14th November
Answer: B
Explanation: Encourages saving habits worldwide; first celebrated in 1924.
63. National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is observed on _________.
A) 31st October
B) 30th January
C) 23rd January
D) 2nd October
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the “Iron Man of India.”
64. World Vegan Day is celebrated on _______.
A) 1st November
B) 7th November
C) 14th November
D) 30th October
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes awareness about veganism and animal welfare.
65. World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on _________.
A) 5th November
B) 6th November
C) 10th November
D) 14th November
Answer: A
Explanation: Declared by the UN to raise awareness about tsunami risk reduction.
66. World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated on ________.
A) 10th November
B) 14th November
C) 8th November
D) 15th November
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes responsible use of science for societal benefit.
67. National Education Day in India is observed on ________.
A) 11th November
B) 14th November
C) 5th September
D) 26th November
Answer: A
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Education Minister.
68. World Pneumonia Day is observed on __________.
A) 12th November
B) 14th November
C) 15th November
D) 18th November
Answer: A
Explanation: Aims to spread awareness about pneumonia prevention and treatment.
69. World Diabetes Day is celebrated on ________.
A) 14th November
B) 1st December
C) 5th December
D) 10th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin.
70. International Students’ Day is observed on _________.
A) 17th November
B) 15th October
C) 14th November
D) 12th November
Answer: A
Explanation: Commemorates students who protested against Nazi occupation in 1939.
71. World Toilet Day is celebrated on _________.
A) 19th November
B) 20th November
C) 21st November
D) 22nd November
Answer: A
Explanation: Highlights the global sanitation crisis and promotes hygiene awareness.
72. Universal Children’s Day is observed globally on _________.
A) 20th November
B) 14th November
C) 12th December
D) 15th November
Answer: A
Explanation: Established by the UN to promote child welfare and rights worldwide.
73. World Television Day is observed on ________.
A) 21st November
B) 20th November
C) 1st December
D) 23rd November
Answer: A
Explanation: Recognizes television as a major medium of communication and education.
74. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed on ________.
A) 25th November
B) 8th March
C) 24th January
D) 11th October
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes awareness to end violence against women and girls globally.
75. Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) in India is observed on ________.
A) 26th November
B) 15th August
C) 26th January
D) 23rd March
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949.
76. National Milk Day in India is celebrated on _________.
A) 26th November
B) 14th November
C) 28th November
D) 1st December
Answer: A
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, known as the “Father of the White Revolution.”
77. World AIDS Day is observed on ________.
A) 1st December
B) 10th December
C) 12th December
D) 15th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Established by WHO in 1988 to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
78. International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated on ________.
A) 3rd December
B) 5th December
C) 10th December
D) 1st December
Answer: A
Explanation: Declared by the UN to promote inclusion and rights of disabled persons.
79. Indian Navy Day is celebrated on ________.
A) 4th December
B) 8th October
C) 26th January
D) 15th January
Answer: A
Explanation: Commemorates India’s naval victory during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
80. World Soil Day is observed on ________.
A) 5th December
B) 10th December
C) 7th December
D) 15th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes sustainable soil management for better agriculture and environment.
81. Armed Forces Flag Day in India is observed on __________.
A) 7th December
B) 15th January
C) 26th January
D) 4th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Dedicated to honoring the soldiers, sailors, and airmen of India.
82. International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated on ________.
A) 7th December
B) 10th December
C) 14th December
D) 15th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the founding of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
83. Human Rights Day is observed on ________.
A) 10th December
B) 1st December
C) 9th December
D) 5th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
84. International Mountain Day is celebrated on ________.
A) 11th December
B) 10th December
C) 12th December
D) 14th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes awareness about sustainable mountain development.
85. National Energy Conservation Day in India is observed on ________.
A) 14th December
B) 10th December
C) 12th December
D) 15th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to promote energy efficiency awareness.
86. Vijay Diwas in India is celebrated on ________.
A) 16th December
B) 15th August
C) 4th December
D) 26th January
Answer: A
Explanation: Commemorates India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
87. Minorities Rights Day in India is observed on ________.
A) 18th December
B) 20th November
C) 24th January
D) 10th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes understanding and respect for the rights of minorities.
88. International Migrants Day is celebrated on _______.
A) 18th December
B) 20th December
C) 22nd December
D) 23rd December
Answer: A
Explanation: Recognizes the contributions and challenges of migrant workers globally.
89. Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on ___________.
A) 19th December
B) 20th December
C) 26th January
D) 15th August
Answer: A
Explanation: Marks Goa’s liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961.
90. International Human Solidarity Day is observed on ________.
A) 20th December
B) 10th December
C) 15th December
D) 24th October
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes unity and cooperation among nations to combat global challenges.
91. National Mathematics Day in India is celebrated on _______.
A) 22nd December
B) 14th March
C) 25th December
D) 15th August
Answer: A
Explanation: Birth anniversary of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
92. National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) in India is celebrated on _______.
A) 23rd December
B) 14th November
C) 11th July
D) 26th November
Answer: A
Explanation: Birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
93. National Consumer Rights Day in India is observed on _________.
A) 24th December
B) 15th March
C) 1st December
D) 20th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Commemorates the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 coming into force.
94. Good Governance Day in India is observed on ________.
A) 25th December
B) 26th January
C) 14th November
D) 2nd October
Answer: A
Explanation: Birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
95. National Pollution Control Day is observed on ________.
A) 2nd December
B) 5th June
C) 10th December
D) 7th December
Answer: A
Explanation: Commemorates the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984) and spreads awareness about pollution.
96. World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated on _________.
A) 2nd December
B) 14th November
C) 11th December
D) 24th January
Answer: A
Explanation: Initiated by NIIT in 2001 to promote digital literacy worldwide.
97. World Cancer Day is observed on _________.
A) 4th February
B) 5th February
C) 14th February
D) 28th February
Answer: A
Explanation: Aims to raise awareness and encourage prevention of cancer globally.
98. World Radio Day is observed on _________.
A) 13th February
B) 12th February
C) 20th February
D) 21st February
Answer: A
Explanation: Declared by UNESCO to celebrate radio as a medium for information and education.
99. International Mother Language Day is celebrated on ________.
A) 21st February
B) 22nd February
C) 1st March
D) 28th February
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotes linguistic and cultural diversity; started by UNESCO in 1999.
100. Constitution Day in India is observed on _________.
A) 28th February
B) 14th March
C) 12th April
D) 26th November
Answer: D
Explanation: The “Day of Constitution” in India is celebrated annually on November 26th as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas), commemorating the historic adoption of India’s Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949.