Teachers' Day 2024 Quiz from DBSSS, Doomdooma, Tinsukia, Assam

What is the significance of September 5th in India, leading to the celebration of Teacher’s Day?

• 1. It marks the birth anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

• 1. It commemorates the formation of the Indian Constitution.

• 1. It is the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

• 1. It honors the day Mahatma Gandhi started his Dandi March.

What is the International date for celebrating Teacher’s Day?

• July 5th

• September 5th

• August 5th

• October 5th

In 1962, when Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was honored with the Bharat Ratna, he made a significant statement. What did he say about the celebration of his birthday?

• 1. He requested people to dedicate the day to teachers and their role in society.

• 1. He asked for a grand celebration in his honor.

• 1. He asked for a holiday on his birthday.

• 1. He declined the honor.

The UNESCO recognizes World Teachers’ Day on October 5th each year. What is the theme for World Teachers’ Day in 2024?

• “The transformation of education begins with teachers”

•  "Valuing teacher voices: Towards a new social contract for education."

• “Teachers at the heart of education recovery”

• “Teachers: Leading in crisis, re-imagining the future”.

Which Indian state was the first to introduce Teacher’s Day in 1953, even before it became a nationwide celebration?

• Tamil Nadu

• Kerala

• Andra Pradesh

• Karnataka

Who is known as the “Missile Man of India” and was a renowned educator, scientist, and the 11th President of India?

• 1. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

• 1. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha

• 1. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

• 1. Dr. C.V. Raman

Which famous Indian leader and freedom fighter also served as the Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University and played a significant role in the development of educational institutions in India?

• 1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• 1. Jawaharlal Nehru

• 2. Dr. Zakir Husain

• 2. Bhagat Singh

Teacher’s Day often involves recalling inspirational quotes about education and teachers. What did Mahatma Gandhi say about education/teachers?

• 1. “I am not a teacher, but an awakener.”

• 1. “The future of the world is in my classroom today.”

• 1. “Teaching is the greatest act of optimism.”

• 1. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

Who is the author of the renowned book “The Story of My Experiments with Truth”?

• 2. Mahatma Gandhi

• 2. Rabindranath Tagore

• 1. Jawaharlal Nehru

• 1. Bhagat Singh

Which festival, celebrating the guru-disciple relationship, precedes Teacher’s Day by a few weeks?

• 1. Navratri

• 1. Guru Purnima

• 1. Raksha Bandhan

• 1. Diwali