Question

In which of the following date,  "Education Day" is celebrated in India?
1. November 11
2. December 11
3. November 12
4. October 12

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : November 11

The correct answer is ​November 11.

• On the occasion, of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's birth anniversary the National Education Day is celebrated all over the country. 

• He was the first Education Minister of India. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was considered a great educationist of India who played an important role in developing the education system in independent India.
• On September 11, 2008, the Ministry of Human Resource Development decided to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Azad by celebrating National Education Day on November 11, every year.
• Maulana Abul Kalam also contributed to the establishment of educational institutions like Jamia Millia Islamia and IIT Kharagpur.
• He strongly advocated education for ladies and free and compulsory primary education for youngsters up to the age of 14.

• Under his Presidentship "The Quit India Movement" was launched in 1942. He was the Congress President during 1940-1945.