Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Days and Years-GK

61

1^st Saturday of July recognized by the UN is observed as -

A) International Day of Cooperatives B) United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation C) International Rabbit's Day D) International Civil Aviation Day

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

1^st Saturday of July recognized by the UN is observed as International Day of Cooperatives.

62

The United Nations declared 2011 as the International Year of -

A) International Year of Forests B) International Year for People of African Descent C) International Year for People of Asian Descent D) Both A and B

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The United Nations declared 2011 as the International Year of forests and International Year for People of African Descent.

63

The United Nations declared 2005 as the International Year of -

A) World Year of Physics B) International Year of Microcredit C) International Year for Sport and Physical Education D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The United Nations declared 2005 as the International Year of Physics, Microcredit and International Year for Sport and Physical Education.

64

The UNESCO declared 2011 as the International Year of :

A) International Year of Biodiversity B) International Year of Youth C) International Year of Chemistry D) Elderly Persons

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The UNESCO declared 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry.

65

The United Nations declared 2006 as the International Year of -

A) International Year of Freshwater B) International Year of World's Indigenous People C) International Year of Deserts and Desertification D) International Literacy Year

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The United Nations declared 2006 as the International Year of Deserts and Desertification.

66

The United Nations declared 2002 as the International Year of -

A) International Space Year B) International Heliophysical Year C) International Year of Ecotourism D) International Literacy Year

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The United Nations declared 2002 as the International Year of Ecotourism.

67

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The United Nations declared 2009 as the International Year of International Year of Astronomy, Natural Fibres and Reconciliation.

68

The United Nations declared 2008 as the International Year of -

A) International Year of Languages B) International Year of the Potato C) International Year of Sanitation D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The United Nations declared 2008 as the International Year of Languages, International Year of the Potato and International Year of Sanitation.

69

21 September is observed as -

A) World day for War Orphans B) United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation C) Labour Day D) World Alzheimer's Day

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

World Alzheimer's Day is observed on 21 September to raise awareness among people about the challenges that the patient faces due to dementia. In 2012, World Alzheimer's Month was launched.

70

1 May is observed as -

A) World day for War Orphans B) United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation C) Labour Day D) World Suicide Prevention Day

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

1 May is the International Day of Workers or International Labour Day dedicated to workers and labourers across the world. This day celebrates labourers and encourages them to be aware of their rights. The day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight - hour day movement.