Children’s Day Quiz 2024: Questions and Answers on Bal Diwas

India celebrates Bal Diwas, or Children’s Day, every year on November 14 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru was affectionately known as “Chacha Nehru” which means “Uncle Nehru” because of his love and concern for children. He believed that children were the future of the country and their well-being was crucial for India’s progress.

To celebrate Children’s Day and honor Nehru’s legacy, here’s a quiz with questions and answers to test your knowledge of Baldivas.

1. What is the significance of Children’s Day?

(a) To celebrate the birth of a famous person

(b) Raise awareness of children’s rights and welfare

(c) Commemorate historical events related to children

(d) Promote children’s education and development

Answer: b

2. When does India celebrate Children’s Day?

(1) November 14

(b) September 5

(c) January 26

(4) August 15

Answer: one

3. On what day was Jawaharlal Nehru born?

(a) November 12, 1885

(b) November 13, 1887

(c) November 14, 1889

(d) November 18, 1887

Answer:c

4. Which independent organization did Jawaharlal Nehru join after becoming friends with Mahatma Gandhi in 1918?

(a) India first

(b) Congress Committee of India

(c) Indian National Congress Party

(d) Indian Independent Institute (Triple I)

Answer: b

5. In which university did Jawaharlal Nehru complete his education as a lawyer?

(1) University of London

(b) University of Geneva

(c) University of Brussels

(d) Moscow State University

Answer: one

6. In which district of Uttar Pradesh did Jawaharlal Nehru organize the first Kisan March?

(a) Olea

(b) Azamgarh

(c) Pratapgarh

(d) Hathras

Answer:c

7. On what date was Children’s Day celebrated in India before 1964?

(1) November 20

(b) November 14

(c) January 1

(4) August 15

Answer: one

8. What was Jawaharlal Nehru’s popular nickname in the context of Children’s Day?

(1) Bapu

(b)cha-cha

(c) Netaji

(d) Turn

Answer: b

9. What is Children’s Day also called?

(1) Children’s Day

(b) Barr Divas

(c) Mahatma Gandhi Day

(d) Freedom Fighter Day

Answer: b

10.Which newspaper was founded by Jawaharlal Nehru?

(1) New India

(b) National Herald

(c) A and B

(d) Neither A nor B

Answer: b

11. In what year did Jawaharlal Nehru first meet Mahatma Gandhi?

(a) 1913 (b) 1914 (c) 1915 (d) 1916

Answer: D

12. Nehru was officially sworn in as the first Prime Minister of India:

(a) Lord Mountbatten (b) Rajendra Prasad (c) Jawaharlal Nehru himself (d) Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: one

13. When did Jawaharlal Nehru die?

(a) May 28, 1975 (b) May 27, 1964 (c) February 17, 1965 (d) June 28, 1959

Answer: b

14. In which year was Children’s Day in India changed to November 14 in memory of Jawaharlal Nehru?

(a) 1954 (b) 1980 (c) 1970 (d) 1964

Answer: D

15. Which country was the first to celebrate Children’s Day?

(a) United Kingdom (b) Türkiye (c) India (d) United States

Answer: b

16. Who declared World Children’s Day in 1954?

(a) United Nations General Assembly (b) United Nations Children’s Fund (c) World Health Organization (d) UNESCO

Answer: one

17. What was Nehru’s vision for children?

(a) Skilled politician (b) Great athlete (c) Future leader (d) Famous scientist

Answer:c

18. Where was Jawaharlal Nehru born?

(a) Allahabad (b) Mumbai (c) Delhi (d) Chennai

Answer: one

19. Which organization promotes children’s rights and welfare worldwide?

(a) UNESCO (b) World Health Organization (c) United Nations Children’s Fund (d) World Trade Organization

Answer:c

20. To which historical monument did Nehru deliver his famous speech on Independence Day in 1947?

(a) India Gate (b) Red Fort (c) Qutub Minar (d) India Gate

Answer: b

21. Children’s Day in India also celebrates the importance of which right?

(a) Voting rights (b) Animal rights (c) Freedom of speech (d) Children’s education

Answer: d)

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