September 5, the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, is celebrated as Teacher’s Day in India. A Quiz on the educationist and philosopher who served as the second President of India
September 5, the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, is celebrated as Teacher’s Day in India. A Quiz on the educationist and philosopher who served as the second President of India
September 5, the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, is celebrated as Teacher’s Day in India. A Quiz on the educationist and philosopher who served as the second President of India
1, A man with impeccable academic credentials, Dr. Radhakrishnan gave a simple reason why he chose philosophy for his master’s degree when asked?
Answer :
free textbooks from their cousins
2, Dr. Radhakrishnan has held various academic positions in his illustrious career. At the age of 21, he got his first academic appointment at which reputed college in Chennai?
Answer :
Presidency College
3, Dr. Radhakrishnan’s first book was about which eminent polymath and Nobel laureate?
Answer :
Rabindranath Tagore
4, It is said that as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Dr. Radhakrishnan used a new technique to settle debates if they were being vocal and creating chaos. what did he do?
Answer :
Recite from religious Sanskrit texts
5, Seeing the astonishing look on the face of an influential Asian leader after Dr. Radhakrishnan patted him on the cheek, the latter said ‘Mr. President, don’t worry, I did the same thing to Stalin and the Pope!”. Name the leader.
6, Dr. Radhakrishnan was nominated for the Nobel Prize 27 times (including multiple nominations in a year) 16 times in the same category. what grade?
7, What achievement has Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam shared with Dr. Radhakrishnan with regard to civilian awards?
Answer :
Before becoming the first citizen of India was awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award
