Which of the following is NOT a national festival of India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. National Unity Day.
In India, the three national festivals are:
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Republic Day – 26th January, celebrating the adoption of the Constitution.
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Independence Day – 15th August, marking India’s freedom from British rule.
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Gandhi Jayanti – 2nd October, commemorating Mahatma Gandhi’s birth.
National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is observed on 31st October to honor Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, but it is not classified as a national festival.