SSC CGL MCQ Practice 2026

Important Days Questions for SSC CGL (with Answers)

8 Important Days MCQs from the General Awareness section, with answers and short explanations.

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Q1. International Day of Yoga is observed on:

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Answer: C. 21 June

International Day of Yoga is celebrated on 21 June, the summer solstice, as declared by the UN.

Important Days · easy · Beginner Practice Set 1

Q2. National Youth Day, observed on 12 January, is the birth anniversary of:

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Answer: B. Swami Vivekananda

National Youth Day is celebrated on 12 January, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

Important Days · easy · Beginner Practice Set 3

Q3. Teachers' Day in India, celebrated on 5 September, honours the birth anniversary of:

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Answer: B. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Teachers' Day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, philosopher and second President of India.

Important Days · easy · Beginner Practice Set 6

Q4. National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) on 31 October marks the birth anniversary of:

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Answer: D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

National Unity Day is celebrated on 31 October, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who unified the princely states.

Important Days · easy · Beginner Practice Set 6

Q5. National Sports Day in India (29 August) marks the birth anniversary of:

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Answer: C. Major Dhyan Chand

National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August, the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

Important Days · easy · Beginner Practice Set 6

Q6. World Environment Day is observed every year on:

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Answer: A. 5 June

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June every year, led by the UN Environment Programme.

Important Days · easy · Beginner Practice Set 9

Q7. National Science Day (28 February) is celebrated to mark:

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Answer: C. The discovery of the Raman Effect

National Science Day marks C. V. Raman's announcement of the Raman Effect on 28 February 1928.

Important Days · medium · Intermediate Practice Set 9

Q8. Kisan Diwas (National Farmers' Day) on 23 December marks the birth anniversary of which former Prime Minister?

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Answer: B. Chaudhary Charan Singh

Kisan Diwas is observed on 23 December, the birth anniversary of former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh, a champion of farmers.

Important Days · hard · Advanced Practice Set 2

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