Question
Download Solution PDFWhich national festival in India is celebrated to honour the birth of the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and to promote child welfare?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe Correct answer is Children's Day.
Key Points
- Children's Day in India is celebrated on 14th November every year.
- This day is dedicated to honouring the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.
- Jawaharlal Nehru was fondly known as Chacha Nehru among children.
- Children's Day emphasizes the importance of child welfare and the need to provide better opportunities for children in terms of education and healthcare.
- Various cultural programs, competitions, and activities are organized in schools and educational institutions to mark this day.
Additional Information
- Gandhi Jayanti
- Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
- This day is observed as the International Day of Non-Violence worldwide.
- Teacher's Day
- Teacher's Day is celebrated on 5th September in India.
- This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned philosopher, teacher, and the second President of India.
- Republic Day
- Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January every year in India.
- This day marks the enactment of the Constitution of India in 1950.
- The main celebration takes place in New Delhi with a grand parade at Rajpath.
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