Every year on November 14th, India celebrates Bal Diwas, or Children's Day, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the country's first Prime Minister. Nehru was fondly known as Chacha Nehru, meaning "Uncle Nehru," for his affection and concern for children. He believed that children were the nation's future and that their well-being was essential for India's progress.
On this day, schools and communities organise fun activities, games, and quizzes to celebrate childhood and Nehru’s vision for education. To celebrate Children's Day and honour Nehru's legacy, here is a quiz with questions and answers to test your knowledge about Bal Diwas.
1. What is the significance of Children's Day?
(a) To celebrate the birth of a famous child
(b) To raise awareness about children's rights and welfare
(c) To commemorate a historical event related to children
(d) To promote children's education and development
Answer: b
2. When is Children's Day celebrated in India?
(a) November 14th
(b) September 5th
(c) January 26th
(d) August 15th
Answer: a
3. On which date was Jawaharlal Nehru born?
(a) November 12, 1885
(b) November 13, 1887
(c) November 14, 1889
(d) November 18, 1887
Answer: c
4. Which independence group did Jawaharlal Nehru join in 1918 when he became friends with Mahatma Gandhi?
(a) India First
(b) Indian Congress Committee
(c) Indian National Congress
(d) India Independence Institute (Triple I)
Answer: b
5. At which university did Jawaharlal Nehru complete his studies for a barrister?
(a) University of London
(b) University of Geneva
(c) University of Brussels
(d) University of Moscow
Answer: a
6. In which district of Uttar Pradesh did Jawaharlal Nehru organize the first Kisan March?
(a) Auraiya
(b) Azamgarh
(c) Pratapgarh
(d) Hathras
Answer: c
7. On which date was Children's Day celebrated in India before 1964?
(a) November 20th
(b) November 14th
(c) January 1st
(d) August 15th
Answer: a
8. What is Jawaharlal Nehru's popular nickname in the context of Children's Day?
(a) Bapu
(b) Chacha
(c) Netaji
(d) Veer
Answer: b
9. Children's Day is also known as what?
(a) Children's Day
(b) Bal Diwas
(c) Mahatma Gandhi Day
(d) Freedom Fighter Day
Answer: b
10. Which newspaper was founded by Jawaharlal Nehru?
(a) New India
(b) National Herald
(c) Both A and B
(d) Neither A and B
Answer: b
11. In which 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 India's first Prime Minister by:
(a) Lord Mountbatten
(b) Rajendra Prasad
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru himself
(d) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: a
13. When did Jawaharlal Nehru pass away?
(a) May 28, 1975
(b) May 27, 1964
(c) February 17, 1965
(d) June 28, 1959
Answer: b
14. Children’s Day in India shifted to November 14 in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru in which year?
(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) Turkey
(c) India
(d) United States
Answer: b
16. Who declared a Universal Children’s Day in 1954?
(a) United Nations General Assembly
(b) UNICEF
(c) World Health Organization
(d) UNESCO
Answer: a
17. What was Nehru’s vision for children?
(a) Skilled politicians
(b) Great athletes
(c) Leaders of the future
(d) Famous scientists
Answer: c
18. Where was Jawaharlal Nehru born?
(a) Allahabad
(b) Mumbai
(c) Delhi
(d) Chennai
Answer: a
19. Which organisation promotes children’s rights and welfare worldwide?
(a) UNESCO
(b) WHO
(c) UNICEF
(d) WTO
Answer: c
20. Which historical monument did Nehru famously address on Independence Day in 1947?
(a) India Gate
(b) Red Fort
(c) Qutub Minar
(d) Gateway of India
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)
22. What colour rose did Jawaharlal Nehru often wear on his coat?
(a) White
(b) Red
(c) Pink
(d) Yellow
Answer: (b) Red
23. Which international organisation focuses on children’s rights along with education, health, and equality?
(a) United Nations
(b) UNICEF
(c) World Trade Organization
(d) UNESCO
Answer: (b) UNICEF
24. In India, Children’s Day also reminds society to:
(a) Respect and nurture young minds
(b) Promote sports among youth
(c) Celebrate political leaders
(d) Organize national elections
Answer: (a) Respect and nurture young minds
25. In which year was Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru awarded the Bharat Ratna?
(a) 1952
(b) 1955
(c) 1962
(d) 1964
Answer: (b) 1955
Comments
All Comments (0)
Join the conversation