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Difficulty: HardImportant National & International Days, Observances, and Themes

Which of the following statements regarding major national observances and commemorative days in India are correct?

  1. National Voters' Day is celebrated annually on 25th January to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, which was established in 1950.Answer
  2. National Statistics Day is observed on 29th June to mark the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in recognition of his contributions to statistical development and economic planning.Answer
  3. C
    Good Governance Day is observed annually across India on 31st October to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
  4. D
    National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on 2nd October to mark the launch of the community development program in rural India.

Answer

The correct statements are that National Voters' Day is celebrated on 25th January marking the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (1950), and National Statistics Day is observed on 29th June to honor the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.
The statements highlighting National Voters' Day on 25th January (ECI founding in 1950) and National Statistics Day on 29th June (Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis' birth anniversary) are accurate historical and administrative facts recognized by the Government of India.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the statement regarding National Voters' Day
Statement is correct.
The Election Commission of India was established on 25th January 1950, and since 2011, this day has been observed nationwide as National Voters' Day to promote democratic awareness.
2
Evaluate the statement regarding National Statistics Day
Statement is correct.
Government of India designated 29th June (the birth anniversary of Late Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis) as National Statistics Day to highlight the importance of statistics in socio-economic planning.
3
Evaluate the statement regarding Good Governance Day
Statement is incorrect.
Good Governance Day is observed on 25th December honoring former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, while 31st October marks Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
4
Evaluate the statement regarding National Panchayati Raj Day
Statement is incorrect.
National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on 24th April to commemorate the constitutionalization of Panchayati Raj System via the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.

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Key National Days, Founding Dates of Constitutional/Statutory Bodies, and Commemorative Figures in India
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