{"id":45735,"date":"2024-04-15T22:02:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=45735"},"modified":"2024-04-15T22:02:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:02:14","slug":"29-august-is-celebrated-as","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/29-august-is-celebrated-as\/","title":{"rendered":"29 August is Celebrated as &#8211;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;World Radio Day&#8221; option2=&#8221;Hindi Day&#8221; option3=&#8221;National Sports Day&#8221; option4=&#8221;Thinking Day&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: 29 August is celebrated as National Sports Day in India.<\/p>\n<p>National Sports Day is celebrated in India on 29 August every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, who is considered to be the greatest hockey player of all time. He was born on 29 August 1905 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. He led the Indian hockey team to three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936. He was also the captain of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>National Sports Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of Indian sportspersons and to promote sports in the country. On this day, various sports events are held across the country. The government also felicitates outstanding sportspersons on this day.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief description of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February every year. It is a day to celebrate the importance of radio and its role in promoting peace, understanding, and development.<\/li>\n<li>Hindi Day is celebrated on 14 September every year. It is a day to celebrate the Hindi language and its importance in Indian culture.<\/li>\n<li>Thinking Day is celebrated on 22 February every year. 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