Teacher's day is observed on:

Question

Teacher's day is observed on:

1. A. 24th September
2. B. 4th October
3. C. 1st May
4. D. 5th September (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — 5th September

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 5th September.

Key Points

• Teachers' Day in India is observed on 5 September, the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, philosopher and the second President of India.
• The observance began in 1962, when his students asked to celebrate his birthday and he suggested honouring all teachers instead.

Additional Information

• World Teachers' Day is observed internationally on 5 October, under UNESCO.
• Other national days worth grouping: Children's Day 14 November (Nehru's birthday), National Youth Day 12 January (Vivekananda), National Science Day 28 February (Raman effect), Engineers' Day 15 September (Visvesvaraya), Doctors' Day 1 July (Dr B.C. Roy).
• Radhakrishnan received the Bharat Ratna in 1954.