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When is International Day of Engineers, recognized by the INDIA, In remembrance of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya is observed?
A
December 11
B
July 11
C
September 15
D
August 9
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Every year Visvesvaraya Jayanti is observed on 15th September that commemorates the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of the greatest engineers of India. In his honor, September 15 is also celebrated as National Engineers Day in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Engineers Day is celebrated on different days in different parts of the world. In India, Tanzania, and South Africa, National Engineers Day is celebrated on 15th September. This day also marks the birth anniversary of Sir MV, an important civil engineer from India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Engineers Day is being celebrated across the country on 15th September. The date of birth of Dr. Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, popularly known as the Civil Engineer of India, was announced by the Government of India in the year 1868 to celebrate 15 September (year 1860) as Engineer’s Day.

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