Match List I with List II:
List-I (Day)
(a) Jan Aushadhi Diwas
(b) World Sparrow Day
(c) Pi Day
(d) World Heritage Day
List-II (Date)
(i) April 18
(ii) March 20
(iii) March 07
(iv) March 14
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
(B) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(C) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
(D) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
The correct answer is (A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i).
Explanation
Here’s the correct matching of each day with its date:
- (a) Jan Aushadhi Diwas is celebrated in India to create awareness about the use of generic medicines. It is observed on (iii) March 07.
- (b) World Sparrow Day is an international initiative to raise awareness and protect the house sparrow. It is observed on (ii) March 20.
- (c) Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). It is observed on (iv) March 14, as the date (3/14) represents the first three digits of π.
- (d) World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is celebrated to promote awareness about cultural heritage. It is observed on (i) April 18.
Other Important Days in March and April
📅 March 8 – International Women’s Day
- A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
📅 March 22 – World Water Day
- An annual UN observance day that highlights the importance of freshwater and advocates for its sustainable management.
📅 April 7 – World Health Day
- Celebrated annually on the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) to draw attention to a specific global health theme.
📅 April 22 – Earth Day
- An annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection, first celebrated in 1970.
📅 April 24 – National Panchayati Raj Day (India)
- A national day in India that marks the passing of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.