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New Delhi: Every year on November 14, schools across the country come alive with colour, creativity and joy as students celebrate Children’s Day honouring the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Through the celebration of this day childrens rights, education and welfare are promoted.
1. Before India shifted Children’s Day to 14 November, which date was originally observed as Children’s Day globally?
A) December 1
B) September 15
C) November 20
D) October 10
2. In which year did India officially declare November 14 as Children’s Day?
A) 1955
B) 1964
C) 1951
D) 1972
3. Jawaharlal Nehru was instrumental in establishing which major institution focused on children's education?
A) NCERT
B) CBSE
C) UGC
D) NCPCR
4. Which internationally recognised document on children’s rights was adopted by the UN on November 20, 1959?
A) Convention on The Rights of the Child
B) Declaration of the Rights of the Child
C) Universal Child Charter
D) Child Protection Treaty
5. Pandit Nehru launched which major initiative to promote scientific thinking among children?
A) National Innovation Mission
B) Children’s Science Forum
C) Atomic Energy Education Scheme
D) Children’s Film Society of India
6. Which theme is most closely linked with Nehru’s vision for children?.
A) Children as economic contributors
B) Children as global citizens
C) Children as the foundation of nation-building D) Children as political participants
7. Which landmark law in India focuses specifically on child rights and welfare?
A) RTE Act, 2009
B) JJ Act, 2015
C) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
D) All of the above
8. The first official Children’s Day celebration in independent India was held after the passing of Nehru. What was the purpose behind choosing his birthday?
A) It coincided with UN’s global observance
B) He introduced child welfare schemes
C) His affection for children was nationally recognised
D) It aligned with Parliament’s resolution
9. Which Nehru initiative later became the foundation for India’s major educational reforms?.
A) Planning Commission’s Education Division
B) University Education Committee
C) Scientific Policy Resolution
D) All India Council for Child Development
10. Which symbol is most commonly associated with Children’s Day events in India?
A) White peace dove
B) Red rose
C) Lotus
D) Tri-colour badge
11. Which Indian Prime Minister introduced the first National Policy for Children?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Indira Gandhi
C) Rajiv Gandhi
D) Lal Bahadur Shastri
12. What is the key objective of celebrating Children’s Day each year?
A) To honour teachers
B) To promote children’s entertainment
C) To raise awareness about children’s rights, welfare, and education
D) To celebrate India’s cultural festivals
1. C) November 20
2. B) 1964
3. A) NCERT
4. B) Declaration of the Rights of the Child
5. D) Children’s Film Society of India
6. C) Children as the foundation of nation-building
7. D) All of the above
8. C) His affection for children was nationally recognised
9. C) Scientific Policy Resolution
10. B) Red rose
11. B) Indira Gandhi
12. C) To raise awareness about children’s rights, welfare, and education
