Answer to questions for Teacher’s Day 2023: The day is dedicated to all teachers and the role they play in shaping the lives of their students. September 5 is celebrated as Teacher’s Day. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and the flexible contribution of his mind to the field of education. He was one of the greatest philosophers and a famous teacher.
Radhakrishnan said “teachers should be the best minds in the country”. Teachers are the cornerstone of our future and serve as the foundation for creating responsible citizens and good human beings.
Short, long and two-minute greeting speech on Teacher’s Day 2023
Take the quiz below to test your knowledge about Teacher’s Day celebrations in India
1. When was Teacher’s Day celebrated for the first time? A. 1962B. 1972C. 1965D. 1975 Ans. AND
Explanation: India has been celebrating Teachers’ Day since 1962.
2. How did Teacher’s Day come about? A. Jawaharlal NehruB’s birthday. Indira Gandhi’s birthdayC. Birthday of Dr. Sarvapalli RadhakrishnanD. None of the aboveAns. C
Explanation: Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated on 5th September to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was a renowned scholar, a Bharat Ratna recipient, the first Vice President and the second President of independent India.
3. Which of the following statements is true about Dr. Sarvepalla Radhakrishnan:A. He became the first Vice President of India and was elected to the Constituent Assembly of India.
B. In 1954 he was awarded the Bharat Ratna.
C. He received the German bookseller’s peace prize in 1961.
D. They are all correct
Ans. D
Explanation: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan became the first Vice President of India and was elected to the Constituent Assembly of India. In 1954, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna. In 1961, he won the Peace Prize of the German Bookseller.
4. Who said that “Teaching is not a profession, it is a way of life”?A. Dr. RadhakrishnanB. Swami VivekanandaC. Gulzarilal NandaD. Narendra ModiAns. DEExplanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that “teaching is not a profession, it is a way of life”.
5. When did Dr. Radhakrishnan become the President of India?A. 1952B. 1962C. 1972 D. 1982 Ans. B
Explanation: Dr. Radhakrishnan became the President of India in 1962.
6. In what year was the Commission for University Education formed? A. 1928B. 1935C. 1948 D. 1950 Ans. C
Reasoning: In 1948, the Committee for University Teaching was formed.
7. In 1931, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan became the Vice-Chancellor of which university?A. Mysore University B. Andhra University C. Karnataka UniversityD. None of the aboveAns. B
Explanation: In 1931, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan became the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University.
8. On which date is Teacher’s Day celebrated in India?A. November 14B. 5 OctoberC. 5 SeptemberD. October 5 Ans. C
Explanation: In India, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5.9. Who was Lord Krishna’s teacher? A. DronacharyaB. Sandipani MuniC. Rishi VisishthaD. Garga MuniAns. B
Explanation: Sandipani Muni was the teacher of Lord Krishna.
10. In which subject did Dr. Radhakrishnan complete his postgraduate studies?A. ScienceB. SociologyC. HistoryD. PhilosophyAns. D
Explanation: Dr. Radhakrishnan completed his postgraduate studies in philosophy.
11. Dr. S Radhakrishnan was awarded the s
A. Bharat Ratna
B. Padma Bhushan
C. Padma Vibhushan
D. Deš Ratna
Ans. AND
Explanation: He was awarded India’s highest civilian award, the Bharata Ratna in 1954.
12. Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated in honor of:
A. Scientists
B. Artists
C. Politicians
D. Teachers and educators
Ans. D
Explanation: Teachers’ Day is celebrated every September 5 in honor of teachers and educators. The Department of Education and Literacy of the Ministry of Education also gives national awards to teachers for their outstanding contribution.
13. September is the month for Teacher’s Day and in:
A) United States of America
B) Great Britain
C) China
D) Sri Lanka
Ans. C
Explanation: September 10 is an official holiday in China. On this day, the whole country celebrates educators and teachers.
14. What is the name of the special dish offered to the teacher as a sign of respect?
A) Teacher’s holiday
B) Guru Prasad
C) Enthusiasm of educators
D) Mentor’s meal
Ans. B
Explanation: People offer special meals to teachers also known as Guru Prasad.
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Source: HIS Education