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India: On which date is Teacher's Day observed nationally? Identify the calendar date on which India observes Teacher's Day, commemorating Dr. S. Radhakrishnan's birthday. Choose the correct date.

Difficulty: Easy

5 September
14 November
15 October
26 January
2 October

Correct Answer: 5 September

Explanation:

Topic: Indian commemorative days

Given data

Occasion: Teacher’s Day (India).

Concept/Approach
India observes 5 September as Teacher’s Day to honor former President and eminent philosopher Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary.

Reasoning
Teacher’s Day (India) → date → 5 September.

Common pitfalls

Confusing with Children’s Day (14 November) or APJ Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary (15 October).

Final Answer
5 September

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