Important National and International Days MCQs

Solved MCQs on important days: UN international days such as Human Rights Day and World Health Day, and Pakistan's national days such as Air Force Day.

1. 1

   International Women's Day is observed on:

   A21 MarchB10 DecemberC8 MarchD1 May

   Correct answer: C. 8 March

   International Women's Day, marked on 8 March, celebrates women's achievements and promotes gender equality.

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2. 2

   World Health Day, marking the founding of the WHO, is observed on:

   A7 AprilB22 AprilC31 MayD1 December

   Correct answer: A. 7 April

   World Health Day on 7 April marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization's founding in 1948.

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   World Water Day is observed on:

   A22 AprilB22 MarchC5 JuneD16 October

   Correct answer: B. 22 March

   The UN observes World Water Day on 22 March to highlight the importance of fresh water.

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4. 4

   International Mother Language Day is observed on:

   A8 SeptemberB23 AprilC21 FebruaryD21 March

   Correct answer: C. 21 February

   UNESCO proclaimed 21 February as International Mother Language Day to promote linguistic and cultural diversity.

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5. 5

   World Book and Copyright Day is observed on:

   A23 AprilB5 OctoberC21 FebruaryD8 September

   Correct answer: A. 23 April

   UNESCO's World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April promotes reading, publishing and copyright.

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6. 6

   International Labour Day (May Day) is observed on:

   A15 MayB1 JuneC3 MayD1 May

   Correct answer: D. 1 May

   Labour Day on 1 May honours workers and the labour movement. It is a public holiday in Pakistan.

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   World Press Freedom Day is observed on:

   A28 SeptemberB3 MayC1 MayD10 December

   Correct answer: B. 3 May

   Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly, World Press Freedom Day on 3 May highlights the importance of a free press.

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8. 8

   World No Tobacco Day is observed on:

   A1 DecemberB26 JuneC7 AprilD31 May

   Correct answer: D. 31 May

   The WHO marks World No Tobacco Day on 31 May to highlight the health risks of tobacco use.

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9. 9

   World Population Day is observed on:

   A24 OctoberB11 JulyC1 JanuaryD16 October

   Correct answer: B. 11 July

   The UN marks World Population Day on 11 July to raise awareness of population issues.

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10. 10

    International Literacy Day is observed on:

    A8 SeptemberB5 OctoberC23 AprilD21 February

    Correct answer: A. 8 September

    UNESCO's International Literacy Day on 8 September highlights the importance of literacy for people and societies.

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12. 11

    The International Day of Peace is observed on:

    A10 DecemberB21 SeptemberC11 NovemberD24 October

    Correct answer: B. 21 September

    The UN's International Day of Peace on 21 September is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace.

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    World Teachers' Day is observed on:

    A5 OctoberB5 SeptemberC8 SeptemberD14 November

    Correct answer: A. 5 October

    World Teachers' Day on 5 October marks the anniversary of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation on the status of teachers.

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    World Food Day, marking the founding of the FAO, is observed on:

    A22 MarchB16 OctoberC5 JuneD7 April

    Correct answer: B. 16 October

    World Food Day on 16 October marks the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.

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    World Polio Day is observed on:

    A24 OctoberB7 AprilC14 NovemberD1 December

    Correct answer: A. 24 October

    World Polio Day on 24 October raises awareness of the global effort to eradicate polio, a major public health campaign in Pakistan.

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    World Diabetes Day is observed on:

    A31 MayB7 AprilC14 NovemberD1 December

    Correct answer: C. 14 November

    World Diabetes Day on 14 November is the birthday of Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin.

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    World AIDS Day is observed on:

    A7 AprilB10 DecemberC1 DecemberD14 November

    Correct answer: C. 1 December

    Observed since 1988, World AIDS Day on 1 December raises awareness of HIV/AIDS.

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18. 17

    The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed on:

    A21 MarchB3 DecemberC10 DecemberD1 December

    Correct answer: B. 3 December

    The UN marks 3 December to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

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    International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on:

    A3 MayB24 OctoberC10 DecemberD9 December

    Correct answer: D. 9 December

    The UN marks International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December, the day the UN Convention against Corruption was opened for signature in 2003.

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20. 19

    Human Rights Day is observed on:

    A9 DecemberB1 DecemberC24 OctoberD10 December

    Correct answer: D. 10 December

    On 10 December 1948 the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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21. 20

    Pakistan Air Force Day is observed on:

    A6 SeptemberB7 SeptemberC8 SeptemberD23 March

    Correct answer: B. 7 September

    7 September honours the PAF's role in the 1965 war. Defence Day is 6 September and Navy Day is 8 September.

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