Question

Which great personality's birthday is celebrated as Teacher's Day?
1. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
2. Pandit Nehru
3. Sarojini Naidu
4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan

The correct answer is Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

• Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on 5th September, 1888.
• He served as the first Vice President (1952-62) and second President of India (1962-67).
• He was honored several times in his life:
  • A knighthood in 1931,
  • The Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, in 1954,
  • And honorary membership of the British Royal Order of Merit in 1963.
• Since 1962, his birthday has been celebrated in India as Teacher's Day on 5 September every year. 

 

• Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday (14 November, 1889) is celebrated as National Children's Day.
• Sarojini Naidu's birthday (13 February, 1879) is celebrated as National Women's Day.
• Dr. Rajendra Prasad's birthday (3 December 1884) is celebrated as National Advocates' Day.