What does National Handloom Day commemorate?

Swadeshi Movement's launch in 1905

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Question 1
When is National Handloom Day observed in India?
- 5 August
- 11 August
- 9 August
- 7 August Correct answer
Explanation: National Handloom Day is observed on 7 August.
Question 2
What does National Handloom Day commemorate?
- Green Revolution
- Quit India Movement
- Swadeshi Movement's launch in 1905 Correct answer
- Republic Day
Explanation: It commemorates the beginning of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905 and honors handloom weavers.
Question 3
When is Quit India Movement Day observed?
- 9 August
- 8 August Correct answer
- 10 August
- 7 August
Explanation: Quit India Movement Day is observed on 8 August.
Question 4
In which year was the Quit India Movement launched?
- 1930
- 1935
- 1942 Correct answer
- 1947
Explanation: The Quit India Movement was launched in 1942.
Question 5
When is Nagasaki Day observed?
- 6 August
- 7 August
- 12 August
- 9 August Correct answer
Explanation: Nagasaki Day is observed on 9 August.
Question 6
When is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples observed?
- 8 August
- 9 August Correct answer
- 11 August
- 10 August
Explanation: The UN observance is on 9 August.
Question 7
When is International Youth Day observed?
- 11 August
- 13 August
- 12 August Correct answer
- 10 August
Explanation: International Youth Day is observed on 12 August.
Question 8
When is World Elephant Day observed?
- 14 August
- 12 August Correct answer
- 10 August
- 16 August
Explanation: World Elephant Day is observed on 12 August.
Question 9
When is India's Independence Day observed?
- 15 August Correct answer
- 16 August
- 17 August
- 14 August
Explanation: India celebrates Independence Day on 15 August.
Question 10
What anniversary did India mark on Independence Day 2026?
- 78th
- 79th
- 81st
- 80th Correct answer
Explanation: 2026 marked India's 80th Independence Day.
Question 11
When is World Humanitarian Day observed?
- 20 August
- 18 August
- 19 August Correct answer
- 17 August
Explanation: World Humanitarian Day is observed on 19 August.
Question 12
When is Sadbhavana Diwas observed in India?
- 21 August
- 19 August
- 22 August
- 20 August Correct answer
Explanation: Sadbhavana Diwas is observed on 20 August.