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In honour of which of the following great philosophers is Teachers' Day celebrated every year in India?

  1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  2. V.V.Giri

  3. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

  4. Dr Rajendra Prasad
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Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on September 5th to honor Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday. When he became President of India in 1962, some students requested permission to celebrate his birthday. He replied that he would be happier if September 5th was celebrated as Teachers' Day instead.

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