Important Days

11. On which day is Constitution Day celebrated every year in India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) 26 November
(b) 30 November
(c) 15 October
(d) 2 October

Correct Answer: (a) 26 November

Solution:Constitution Day, also known as 'Samvidhan Divas', is celebrated in our country on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.

12. Which day is celebrated every year as 'World Environment Day'? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (Shift-III) S.S.C. Online Constable GD 19.02.2019 (Shift-I) S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 5ᵗʰ April
(b) 5ᵗʰ June
(c) 5ᵗʰ May
(d) 5ᵗʰ March

Correct Answer: (b) 5ᵗʰ June

Solution:World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5th June.

13. Whose birth anniversary is celebrated as National Sports Day every year on 29 August? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.10.2020 (Shift-III) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (Shift-III) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.10.2020 (Shift-III) S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Jadeja
(b) Dilip Sardesai
(c) Dhyan Chand
(d) P.T. Usha

Correct Answer: (c) Dhyan Chand

Solution:

The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The day was designated as India's National Sports Day in 2012.

14. When is 'International Ozone Day' celebrated? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 17.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) 31ˢᵗ October
(b) 2ⁿᵈ October
(c) 9ᵗʰ August
(d) 16ᵗʰ September

Correct Answer: (d) 16ᵗʰ September

Solution:World Ozone Day is observed on September 16 every year to spread awareness among people about the depletion of Ozone Layer and find possible solutions to preserve it. On this day, people from all over the world hold talks and seminars on the ozone layer. Educators teach students about the benefits of the Ozone layer and special events and activities are organised to spread awareness.

15. On which day does India observe National Consumer Day? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-l)]

(a) 1ˢᵗ January
(b) 24ᵗʰ December
(c) 23ʳᵈ August
(d) 5ᵗʰ January

Correct Answer: (b) 24ᵗʰ December

Solution:Every Year 24th December is observed as National Consumer Day with a specific theme in India. On this day, the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 had received the assent of the president.

16. To ensure community mobilisation and bolster people's participation Overarching theme for Holistic Nourishment in India, Rastriya Poshan Maah was observed in 2020 during the month of _______. [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) August
(b) October
(c) September
(d) November

Correct Answer: (c) September

Solution:To ensure community mobilisation and bolster people's participation in the Overarching Theme for Holistic Nourishment in India, Rashtriya Poshan Mah was observed in 2020 during the month of September.

17. World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on _________ to create awareness on zoonotic diseases, how to prevent them and what actions to take when exposed. [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-l)]

(a) 6 October
(b) 6 June
(c) 6 August
(d) 6 July

Correct Answer: (d) 6 July

Solution:World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on 6 July to create awareness on zoonotic diseases, how to prevent them and what actions to take when exposed.

18. In India' 'Good Governance Day' is observed on the birthday of? [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 28.10.2020 (Shift-I) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-II) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 6.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Indira Gandhi
(c) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Correct Answer: (c) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Solution:Good Governance Day is observed in India annually on the 25ᵗʰ day of December, the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

19. ________ March is celebrated as world water day. [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) 24
(b) 20
(c) 22
(d) 26

Correct Answer: (c) 22

Solution:22 March is celebrated as world water day, focusing on the importance of freshwater. World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis.

20. World Water Day' is annually celebrated on ________. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) 14ᵗʰ January
(b) 22ⁿᵈ March
(c) 2ⁿᵈ June
(d) 13ᵗʰ August

Correct Answer: (b) 22ⁿᵈ March

Solution:'World Water Day' is annually celebrated on 22nd March.