Question: ‘Sanskrit Day’ is observed across the country on –
(a) 8th August
(b) 9th August
(c) 7th August
(d) 6th August
Answer: (c)
related facts:
- On August 7th, 2017, ‘Sanskrit Day’ was celebrated across the country.
- It is noteworthy that this day is observed every year on the Shravana Purnima Day (Full Moon Day) from 1969.
- Sanskrit day is celebrated to mark the importance of Sanskrit language, the mother of all Indian languages and first among the ancient languages spoken in India.
- Education of Sanskrit language is being given in universities of many countries, including England, France, and Germany.
Reference:
http://www.india.com/buzz/sanskrit-diwas-2017-date-timings-history-significance-of-shravan-purnima-tithi-to-celebrate-world-sanskrit-day-2381382/
http://www.drikpanchang.com/important-days/hindu/sanskrit-diwas/sanskrit-diwas-date.html
http://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/world-sanskrit-day