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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is 12 August. It is also known as Vishva-samskrita -dinam. This is an annual event focused around the ancient language Sanskrit and is aimed to promote its revival and maintenance. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Shraavana month in the Hindu calendar.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2022, it was celebrated on 12th August and in 2021, World Sanskrit Day was celebrated on 22 August. Sanskrit Day was celebrated in 1969 for the first time, and the Ministry of Education, Government of India provided the directives for celebrating the day at the State and National levels.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Sanskrit day was celebrated on 22nd August 2021 to promote the language globally.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is celebrated on Shraavana Poornima, that is the full moon day of the Shraavana month in the Hindu calendar. This generally corresponds with the month of August in the Gregorian calendar. The Sanskrit organisation Samskrita Bharati is involved in promoting the day.

Detailed explanation-5: -You have learnt hyaha (yesterday), adya (today), shvaha (tommorow), parashvaha (day after tomorrow) and praparashavaha (day after the day after tomorrow) all at once.