Important Days MCQs

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Important Days MCQs

Practice Important Days MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering national days, international days, United Nations observances, awareness campaigns, commemorative events and important dates frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #41
World Teachers' Day is observed on:
A. 5 October
B. 5 November
C. 5 September
D. 5 December

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
World Teachers' Day is held annually on 5 October. Note: India celebrates Teacher's Day on 5 September.

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Question #42
When is World Statistics Day observed?
A. 20 October
B. 20 September
C. 20 December
D. 20 November

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
World Statistics Day is a global collaborative effort to showcase the many achievements of official statistics, celebrated every five years on 20 October (since 2010).

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Question #43
National Education Day in India is observed on:
A. 11 October
B. 11 September
C. 11 December
D. 11 November

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
National Education Day is an annual event in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of India.

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Question #44
World Television Day is observed on:
A. 21 August
B. 21 September
C. 21 November
D. 21 October

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
World Television Day is celebrated on 21 November to recognize the major role television plays in communication and globalization.

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Question #45
International Civil Aviation Day is observed on:
A. 7 September
B. 7 December
C. 7 October
D. 7 November

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated on 7 December to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation.

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Question #46
World Anti-Corruption Day is observed on:
A. 9 November
B. 9 December
C. 9 October
D. 9 September

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
International Anti-Corruption Day has been observed annually on 9 December since the passage of the UN Convention Against Corruption.

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Question #47
When is Navy Day celebrated in India?
A. 4 November
B. 4 October
C. 4 September
D. 4 December

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Navy Day in India is celebrated on 4 December every year to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Naval Force.

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Question #48
Army Day in India is observed on:
A. 15 April
B. 15 February
C. 15 January
D. 15 March

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India, in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.

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Question #49
Air Force Day in India is observed on:
A. 8 November
B. 8 December
C. 8 October
D. 8 September

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October every year.

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Question #50
World Heritage Day is also known as:
A. World Monument Day
B. International Day for Monuments and Sites
C. International Archaeological Day
D. International Day for Historical Places

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
World Heritage Day is officially known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites.

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Question #51
When is the International Day for Biological Diversity observed?
A. 22 August
B. 22 June
C. 22 May
D. 22 July

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on 22 May to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

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Question #52
World Day against Trafficking in Persons is observed on:
A. 30 September
B. 30 August
C. 30 July
D. 30 June

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The United Nations General Assembly designated 30 July as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

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Question #53
When is World Humanitarian Day observed?
A. 19 September
B. 19 October
C. 19 November
D. 19 August

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
World Humanitarian Day is an international day dedicated to recognize humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes, observed on 19 August.

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Question #54
International Day of Charity is observed on:
A. 5 September
B. 5 November
C. 5 October
D. 5 December

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
International Day of Charity is an international day observed annually on 5 September.

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Question #55
World Maritime Day is observed on:
A. Last Friday of September
B. Last Sunday of September
C. Last Saturday of September
D. Last Thursday of September

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
World Maritime Day is celebrated on the last Thursday of September every year.

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Question #56
World Habitat Day is observed on:
A. First Monday of October
B. First Wednesday of October
C. First Tuesday of October
D. First Thursday of October

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day.

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Question #57
World Post Day is observed on:
A. 9 December
B. 9 November
C. 9 September
D. 9 October

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland.

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Question #58
When is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed?
A. 17 December
B. 17 November
C. 17 September
D. 17 October

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on 17 October.

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Question #59
World Vegan Day is observed on:
A. 1 January
B. 1 November
C. 1 December
D. 1 October

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated by vegans around the world on 1 November.

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Question #60
World Toilet Day is observed on:
A. 19 November
B. 19 December
C. 19 September
D. 19 October

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
World Toilet Day is an official United Nations international observance day on 19 November to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.

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