Question 1

On which date is National Unity Day celebrated?

Accepted Answer

31 October National Unity Day is celebrated on 31 October on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. Remember it with the integration of princely states.

Question 2

On which date is Constitution Day celebrated in India?

Accepted Answer

26 November Constitution Day is celebrated on 26 November because the Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949. Its enforcement date 26 January 1950 is different.

Question 3

On which date is National Education Day celebrated?

Accepted Answer

11 November National Education Day is celebrated on 11 November on Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's birth anniversary. Link it with education policy in independent India.

Question 4

On which date is National Science Day celebrated?

Accepted Answer

28 February National Science Day is celebrated on 28 February to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect. Link it with C V Raman in exams.

Question 5

On which date is National Technology Day celebrated?

Accepted Answer

11 May National Technology Day is linked with the Pokhran II tests on 11 May. In exams link it with science and technological achievement.

Question 6

On which date is Kargil Vijay Diwas observed?

Accepted Answer

26 July Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on 26 July to remember the victory of 1999. Remember it with the bravery of the Indian Army.

Question 7

On which date is Vijay Diwas observed in India?

Accepted Answer

16 December Vijay Diwas is observed on 16 December to remember India's victory in the 1971 war. Link it with the creation of Bangladesh.

Question 8

On which date is Army Day celebrated in India?

Accepted Answer

15 January Army Day is celebrated on 15 January. Link it with K M Cariappa taking command of the Indian Army.

Question 9

On which date is Air Force Day celebrated in India?

Accepted Answer

8 October Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October. Remember it with the establishment of the Indian Air Force in 1932.

Question 10

On which date is National Voters' Day celebrated?

Accepted Answer

25 January National Voters' Day is celebrated on 25 January. Link it with the Election Commission of India and voter awareness.

Question 11

On which date is Good Governance Day observed?

Accepted Answer

25 December Good Governance Day is observed on 25 December on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary. Link it with administrative reform and public service.

Question 12

On which date is Janjatiya Gaurav Divas observed?

Accepted Answer

15 November Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is observed on 15 November on Birsa Munda's birth anniversary. Link it with tribal resistance and the freedom struggle.

Question 13

On which date is Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated?

Accepted Answer

14 April Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated on 14 April on Dr B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary. Link it with Constitution making and social justice.

Question 14

On which date is Mahaparinirvan Diwas linked with Dr Ambedkar?

Accepted Answer

6 December Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed on 6 December on Dr Ambedkar's death anniversary. In exams link it with the history of social justice.

Question 15

On which date is Lohri generally celebrated?

Accepted Answer

13 January The direct answer is A: 13 January. Lohri is generally celebrated in Punjab and nearby north Indian regions on the night of 13 January. It is associated with winter, the end of the cold season’s darkest phase, community bonfires and the agricultural harvest tradition. B, 14 January, is commonly associated with Makar Sankranti in many parts of India, although festival calendars can sometimes vary by region. C, 15 January, is not the usual date for Lohri. D, 26 January, is India’s Republic Day and has a completely different national significance. Thus the wording “generally” makes 13 January the appropriate answer. The festival is usually celebrated with a bonfire, songs and traditional foods such as sesame and jaggery preparations. Memory cue: Lohri comes on 13 January, just before Makar Sankranti.

Question 16

On which date is Makar Sankranti generally celebrated?

Accepted Answer

14 January Makar Sankranti is generally celebrated on 14 January. Link it with the Sun entering Capricorn and harvest traditions.

Question 17

On which date is Hindi Diwas celebrated in India?

Accepted Answer

14 September Hindi Diwas is celebrated on 14 September. Link it with the Constituent Assembly accepting Hindi as an official language.

Question 18

On which date is National Press Day observed in India?

Accepted Answer

16 November National Press Day is observed on 16 November. Remember it with the Press Council and free journalism.

Question 19

On which date is National Women's Day in India linked with Sarojini Naidu?

Accepted Answer

13 February National Women's Day is linked with Sarojini Naidu's birth anniversary on 13 February. Remember it with women's leadership and the freedom movement.

Question 20

On which date is National Sports Day celebrated?

Accepted Answer

29 August National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August on Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary. Link it with Indian sports history and hockey.

Question 21

On which date is Sadbhavana Diwas observed in India?

Accepted Answer

20 August Sadbhavana Diwas is observed on 20 August on Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary. Link it with national unity and harmony.

Question 22

On which date is Anti-Terrorism Day observed in India?

Accepted Answer

21 May Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on 21 May. Link it with Rajiv Gandhi's assassination and the pledge against terrorism.

Question 23

On which date is National Maritime Day celebrated in India?

Accepted Answer

5 April National Maritime Day is celebrated on 5 April. Link it with Indian maritime trade and shipping history.

Question 24

On which date is Police Commemoration Day observed in India?

Accepted Answer

21 October Police Commemoration Day is observed on 21 October. Link it with the memory of police personnel who died on duty.

Question 25

On which date is National Panchayati Raj Day celebrated?

Accepted Answer

24 April National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on 24 April. Remember it with local self-government and the 73rd Amendment.

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Practice questions

01 On which date is National Unity Day celebrated?

02 On which date is Constitution Day celebrated in India?

03 On which date is National Education Day celebrated?

04 On which date is National Science Day celebrated?

05 On which date is National Technology Day celebrated?

06 On which date is Kargil Vijay Diwas observed?

07 On which date is Vijay Diwas observed in India?

08 On which date is Army Day celebrated in India?

09 On which date is Air Force Day celebrated in India?

10 On which date is National Voters' Day celebrated?

11 On which date is Good Governance Day observed?

12 On which date is Janjatiya Gaurav Divas observed?

13 On which date is Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated?

14 On which date is Mahaparinirvan Diwas linked with Dr Ambedkar?

15 On which date is Lohri generally celebrated?

16 On which date is Makar Sankranti generally celebrated?

17 On which date is Hindi Diwas celebrated in India?

18 On which date is National Press Day observed in India?

19 On which date is National Women's Day in India linked with Sarojini Naidu?

20 On which date is National Sports Day celebrated?

21 On which date is Sadbhavana Diwas observed in India?

22 On which date is Anti-Terrorism Day observed in India?

23 On which date is National Maritime Day celebrated in India?

24 On which date is Police Commemoration Day observed in India?

25 On which date is National Panchayati Raj Day celebrated?

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