Which of the following statements is/are correct ? In India, 12th Ma

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

  • In India, 12th March is celebrated as the National Youth Day.
  • National Youth Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

Select the answer using the code given below :

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2024
Statement 1 is incorrect, but statement 2 is correct.
National Youth Day in India is celebrated annually to honour the ideals and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, who is considered a source of inspiration for the youth.
1. National Youth Day in India is celebrated on January 12th, not March 12th. So, statement 1 is incorrect.
2. The Government of India declared in 1984 that January 12th would be observed as National Youth Day throughout the country. This date was chosen to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda (born January 12, 1863). So, statement 2 is correct.