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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which day is observed on 10 August?
A
Second National Deworming Day
B
National Handloom Day
C
World Peace day
D
National Health Day
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -August 10th marks National Lazy Day, National S’mores Day and National Connecticut Day.

Detailed explanation-2: -National Lazy Day (August 10th) | Days Of The Year.

Detailed explanation-3: -10 August is the birth anniversary of Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, Varahagiri Venkata, Prem Adib, and Phoolan Devi. 10 August is also observed as the death anniversary of Shyamlal Gupta ‘Parshad’, and Harishankar Parsai.

Detailed explanation-4: -This Day in History: August 10 As the French Revolution (1787–99) continued, the country’s monarchy was effectively overthrown on this day in 1792 when King Louis XVI and his wife, Marie-Antoinette, were imprisoned (they were eventually guillotined).

Detailed explanation-5: -History. The World Day of Laziness was founded in 1984 to mark the closing day of the Festival of Industry, Trade and Culture. Its ethos suggests that the modern world needs to relax and learn to enjoy art, culture, and rest.

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