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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In India April 14 is officially declared as a public holiday to commemorate the birth anniversary of which leader?
A
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule
B
Subhas Chandra Bose
C
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D
Babasaheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ambedkar, Indian politician and civil rights activist. It marks Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birthday who was born on 14 April 1891. Since 2015 it has been observed as an official public holiday throughout India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Born on April 14, 1891, Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is also known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’ as he headed the committee which drafted the Constitution of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is an annual gazetted holiday in India on January 26.

Detailed explanation-4: -14 April will also be declared as bank holidays on the occasions of Bohag Bihu/ Biju Festival/ Cheiraoba/ Tamil New Year/ Vaisakhi/ Baisakhi/ Mahavir Jayanti/ Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti in various states.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ambedkar Jayanthi is celebrated annually on April 14 in India. The celebration pays tribute to the life of the renowned polymath, jurist, economist, and civil rights activist - Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.

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