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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 35

SSC CGL - 16 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q35

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When is National Girl Child Day observed annually in India?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 24 January.

  • The National Girl Child Day is celebrated annually on January 24. It was initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Government of India, to spread awareness about inequities that girls face in Indian society.
  • The day is celebrated with organized programs such as awareness campaigns to save the girl child, child sex ratios, and the creation of a healthy and safe environment for girls.