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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Every year, September 5 is celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India. This day is also celebrated as International Day of ____, worldwide. Fill in the blank.
A
Happiness
B
Charity
C
Democracy
D
Non-violence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -5th September is the birth anniversary of the second president of India Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan who was a great philosopher, teacher and scholar. As a way to remember and celebrate his life, work, and approach to education and students, the day is known in India as Teachers’ Day.

Detailed explanation-2: -Schools and students, for instance, prepare a special occasion for teachers on this day. More than 100 countries commemorate World Teachers’ Day and each holds its own celebrations such as the case of India, which has been commemorating National Teachers’ Day every 5 September.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every year, Teacher’s Day is observed on September 5 to commemorate the birthday of India’s first Vice-president Dr. Sarvopalli Radhakrisnan. It is believed that the custom of organising Teachers’ day on this day started when some of his students visited Dr. Radhakrishna to wish him a happy birthday in 1962.

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