Days and Years MCQs

101. When is World Environment Day, recognized by the UN observed?

A. 11 December
B. 20 December
C. 15 September
D. 5 June
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The United Nations designated 5 June as World Environment Day to highlight that the protection and health of the environment is a major issue, which affects the well – being of peoples and economic development throughout the world.

102. 26 April is celebrated as –

A. World Heart DayWorld Heart Day
B. World Animal Day
C. Indian Air force Day
D. World Intellectual Property Day
✅ The correct answer is option D.
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April. The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to “raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life” and “to celebrate creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe”.

103. 11 July is celebrated as –

A. International Tiger Day
B. International Youth Day
C. World Population Day
D. World Kindness Day
✅ The correct answer is option C.
World Population Day is observed globally on 11 July every year.

104. When is International Moutain Day observed?

A. 11 December
B. 20 December
C. 24 October
D. 14 November
✅ The correct answer is option A.
International Mountain Day is celebrated annually on 11 December to to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development, and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.

107. The United Nations declared 2009 as the International Year of –

A. International Year of Astronomy
B. International Year of Natural Fibres
C. International Year of Reconciliation
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The United Nations declared 2009 as the International Year of International Year of Astronomy, Natural Fibres and Reconciliation.

108. 5 September is celebrated as –

A. National Youth Day
B. National Army Day
C. National Teachers’ Day
D. National Water Day
✅ The correct answer is option C.
The second president of India, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, was born on 5 September, 1888. This day has been celebrated as Teachers’ Day since 1962.

110. 26 September is observed as –

A. International Cooperative Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. European Day of Languages
D. World Health Day
✅ The correct answer is option C.
European Day of Languages is celebrated on 26 September annually to promote awareness among the public about the importance of language learning and protecting the heritage of the language.