Political Science · Indian Political Thought
UGC NET December 2019 Political Science
In which year did the Government of India decide to observe the birthday of Swami Vivekananda as National Youth Day?
A1984 ✓ Correct
B1985
C1986
D1987
Correct answer: (A) 1984 — The Government of India designated Vivekananda's birthday as National Youth Day in 1984.
Explanation
★The Government of India designated Vivekananda's birthday as National Youth Day in 1984.
★His birthday falls on 12 January, and the week beginning that date is observed as National Youth Week.
★Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta in 1863, was the chief disciple of the mystic Ramakrishna Paramhansa.
★He introduced the philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world and raised global interfaith awareness.
★He represented India at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893 with his famous address.
★The government chose him as a youth icon for his message of strength, self-confidence and service.
★The distractor years 1985 to 1987 mark no such decision.
★Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 after the death of his guru Ramakrishna.
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