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Question 1: Which former President's birthday is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- Rajendra Prasad
- Zakir Husain
Answer: B. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Explanation: September 5 is Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday. The philosopher and teacher later served as India's second President.
Question 2: Which Greek philosopher tutored the young Alexander the Great?
- Socrates
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Pythagoras
Answer: C. Aristotle
Explanation: Aristotle tutored Alexander while he was a young Macedonian prince. Aristotle had himself studied with Plato in Athens.
Question 3: Which subject did Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan teach as a university professor?
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Chemistry
- Law
Answer: A. Philosophy
Explanation: Radhakrishnan taught philosophy, including at the University of Calcutta. His academic work explored Indian thought, religion and ethics.
Question 4: Which education pioneer opened a girls' school in Pune with Jyotirao Phule in 1848?
- Pandita Ramabai
- Sarojini Naidu
- Kamala Nehru
- Savitribai Phule
Answer: D. Savitribai Phule
Explanation: Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule opened a girls' school in Pune in 1848. She became a pioneering teacher and advocate for women's education.
Question 5: The Analects records sayings and conversations associated with which Chinese teacher?
- Laozi
- Zhuangzi
- Confucius
- Mozi
Answer: C. Confucius
Explanation: The Analects is a collection associated with Confucius and his followers. It explores learning, ethical conduct and relationships with others.
Question 6: Which scientist joined Anna University as a professor in 2001 before becoming India's President?
- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- C. V. Raman
- Vikram Sarabhai
- Homi Bhabha
Answer: A. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam joined Anna University in 2001 as Professor of Technology and Societal Transformation. He became India's eleventh President in 2002.
Question 7: Who founded a school at Santiniketan in 1901 and established Visva-Bharati there in 1921?
- Swami Vivekananda
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
- Sri Aurobindo
Answer: B. Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore established the school in 1901 and Visva-Bharati in 1921. His educational vision connected learning with nature, the arts and different cultures.
Question 8: Who served as the first Education Minister of independent India?
- Vallabhbhai Patel
- Rajendra Prasad
- B. R. Ambedkar
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Answer: D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Explanation: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was independent India's first Education Minister. He helped shape national education policy and expand opportunities for learning.
Question 9: Which ancient centre of learning in Bihar became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016?
- Nalanda
- Taxila
- Vikramshila
- Vallabhi
Answer: A. Nalanda
Explanation: The archaeological site of Nalanda Mahavihara is in Bihar. Its monastic and educational remains were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2016.
Question 10: Which education activist received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at the age of 17?
- Nadia Murad
- Malala Yousafzai
- Rigoberta Menchu
- Wangari Maathai
Answer: B. Malala Yousafzai
Explanation: Malala Yousafzai shared the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize with Kailash Satyarthi for defending children's rights to education. She was 17 when awarded the prize.
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