Multiple choice general knowledge

When is Teachers' Day celebrated in India?

  1. 15th July

  2. 31st August

  3. 5th September

  4. 5th October
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Explanation

India celebrates Teachers' Day on September 5th to honor Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday, India's second President and a renowned philosopher. This date is different from World Teachers' Day (October 5th). The tradition started in 1962 when Dr. Radhakrishnan suggested that instead of celebrating his birthday, students should recognize teachers' contributions.

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