dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Quiz Questions Answers: Teachers’ Day is celebrated in India every year on 5th September to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Teachers play an important role in our development. They give us the right direction and help shape our future. dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an exemplary teacher, scholar and politician. He dedicated his entire life to education and the youth of the country.
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1. In what year was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan born?A. 1880B. 1884C. 1888D. 1890 Ans. Explanation: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on 5 September 1888 in Thiruttani, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Tamil Nadu, India)
2. In which year did Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan become the President of India?A. 1960B. 1962C. 1964 D. 1967 Ans. Explanation: In 1962, he became the President of India. He served from 1962 to 1967. He was the second President of India.
3. When did Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan receive the country’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna?A. 1950B. 1954C. 1955D. 1960 Ans. Explanation: Dr. In 1954, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was awarded the country’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.
4. Which of the following are the written works of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan?1. East and West: some thoughts2. The philosophy of the Upanishads 3. An idealistic view of life 4. Eastern religions and Western thought Choose the correct option:A. 1 and 2B. 1,2 and 4C. 2 and 3D. 1,2,3 and 4 Ans. Explanation: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s written works include Indian Philosophy, 2 vols., Upanishad Philosophy, The Idealist View of Life, Eastern Religions and Western Thought, and East and West: Some Reflections. He tried to interpret Indian thought to Westerners in his lectures and books.
5. In what year was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan elected President of the Executive Board of UNESCO?A. 1948B. 1949C. 1950D. 1951 Ans. Explanation: He was elected president of the UNESCO Executive Committee (1948–49).
6. Consider the following statement about Dr. Sarvepalla Radhakrishnan.1. He was appointed Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics at the University of Oxford in 1936.2. He was elected a member of All Souls College.3. He was elected to the Constituent Assembly in 1946. Which of the following statements above are true about Dr. Sarvepalla Radhakrishnan?A. Only 1B. 1 and 2C. 1 and 3D. 1, 2 and 3 Ans. Clarification: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was also appointed Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics at the University of Oxford in 1936. He was elected a member of All Souls College. He was elected to the Constituent Assembly in 1946.
7. In which year the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship conferred the highest honor conferred by the Sahitya Akademi on writer Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan?A. 1963B. 1965C. 1968 D. 1970 Ans. Explanation: In 1968, the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship was the highest honor bestowed by the Sahitya Akademi on writer Dr. Sarvepalla Radhakrishnan. He is the first Indian to receive this award.
8. When was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan appointed Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics at the University of Oxford?A. 1930B. 1933C. 1936D. 1940 Ans. Explanation: He was appointed Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics at the University of Oxford in 1936. HN Spalding came to this position because he was impressed by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s lectures in London. He was also fascinated by his personality.
9. Consider the following statements regarding Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.1. He was elected president of the UNESCO Executive Committee (1948-49). 2. From 1953 to 1962, he was Chancellor of the University of Delhi.3. He worked as a professor of philosophy in Mysore (1918–21). Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?A. 1 and 2B. 1 and 3C. 2 and 3D. 1, 2 and 3 Ans. DEExplanation: He was elected president of the UNESCO Executive Committee (1948-49). From 1953 to 1962, he was Chancellor of the University of Delhi. He also served as professor of philosophy in Mysore (1918–21).
10. When was Teacher’s Day celebrated for the first time on the anniversary of his birth?
A. 1965
B. in 1962
C. 1967
D. 1964
Ans. B
Explanation: Teacher’s Day has been celebrated every year on September 5 since 1962.
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