This children’s day quiz has 30 questions with answers about Bal Diwas, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and the rights of children, sorted into easy, medium and hard rounds for Classes 1 to 8. Children’s Day 2026 in India falls on Saturday 14 November, Nehru’s 137th birth anniversary, so many schools will hold their celebration on the last working day before it.
Every answer has been checked against official and encyclopaedia sources. The questions are new, so they do not repeat our Gandhi Jayanti quiz or the Diwali quiz questions. Use them for a class assembly, a Bal Diwas competition or a family quiz night.
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Children’s Day quiz at a glance
Pick the rounds that suit your group. Classes 1 and 2 can stop after the easy round; older classes can play all 30 questions in about 35 minutes.
| Round | Questions | Best for | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 1 to 10 | Ages 6 to 8 (Classes 1 to 3) | Bal Diwas, Chacha Nehru, fun questions |
| Medium | 11 to 20 | Ages 9 to 11 (Classes 4 to 6) | Nehru’s life, family and home |
| Hard | 21 to 30 | Ages 12 and up (Classes 7 and 8) | Books, speeches, UN and child rights |
What is Children’s Day (Bal Diwas)?
Read this short note aloud before the quiz so every child starts with the same facts.
In India, Children’s Day, also called Bal Diwas, is celebrated every year on 14 November. It is the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. Nehru was born on 14 November 1889 in Allahabad, the city now called Prayagraj. He loved spending time with children, and they called him “Chacha Nehru” (Uncle Nehru).
Before 1964, India marked Children’s Day on 20 November, the same day as the United Nations’ Universal Children’s Day. After Nehru died on 27 May 1964, the date was moved to his birthday to honour him. The rest of the world still marks World Children’s Day on 20 November. On that date the UN adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.
Easy children’s day quiz questions for kids (Classes 1 to 3)
These first ten questions mix Bal Diwas facts with simple fun questions. Read each one twice and accept any answer that shows the right idea.
- On which date is Children’s Day celebrated in India?
Answer: 14 November - What is the Hindi name for Children’s Day?
Answer: Bal Diwas - Whose birthday do we celebrate on Children’s Day in India?
Answer: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s - What did children lovingly call Jawaharlal Nehru?
Answer: Chacha Nehru (Uncle Nehru) - Which flower did Nehru often wear on his coat?
Answer: A rose - Nehru was the first person to hold which job in free India?
Answer: Prime Minister - How many colours are there in the Indian national flag?
Answer: Three (saffron, white and green), with a navy blue Ashoka Chakra in the middle - How many spokes does the Ashoka Chakra on our flag have?
Answer: 24 - What is the national animal of India?
Answer: The tiger (Bengal tiger) - How many days are there in a leap year?
Answer: 366
Medium round: Jawaharlal Nehru quiz (Classes 4 to 6)
This Jawaharlal Nehru quiz follows his life in order, from his childhood home to his years as Prime Minister.
- In which year was Jawaharlal Nehru born?
Answer: 1889 - In which city was Nehru born?
Answer: Allahabad, now called Prayagraj, in Uttar Pradesh - What was the name of Nehru’s father, a famous lawyer and freedom fighter?
Answer: Motilal Nehru - What is the name of the Nehru family home in Prayagraj that is now a museum?
Answer: Anand Bhawan - Who was Nehru’s only child, who later also became Prime Minister?
Answer: Indira Gandhi - Which leader did Nehru look up to as his guide in the freedom struggle?
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi - Nehru studied at which famous university in England?
Answer: Cambridge University (Trinity College) - For about how many years was Nehru Prime Minister of India?
Answer: About 17 years, from 1947 until his death in 1964 - On which date did Children’s Day fall in India before Nehru’s death?
Answer: 20 November - Which is India’s highest civilian award, which Nehru received in 1955?
Answer: The Bharat Ratna
Hard round: children’s day quiz questions and answers on books and child rights (Classes 7 and 8)
The hard round adds Nehru’s writing, his famous speech and the history of World Children’s Day. It suits older classes and adult teams.
- Which famous book about India’s history did Nehru write in Ahmednagar Fort prison?
Answer: The Discovery of India (written in 1944, published in 1946) - What is the name of the speech Nehru gave at midnight on 14 to 15 August 1947?
Answer: “Tryst with Destiny” - Nehru wrote a set of letters to young Indira about the history of the world. What is that book called?
Answer: Letters from a Father to His Daughter - Which longer book of Nehru’s letters from prison tells the story of the whole world for his daughter?
Answer: Glimpses of World History - On which date is World (Universal) Children’s Day celebrated?
Answer: 20 November - In which year did the UN first recommend that every country hold a Universal Children’s Day?
Answer: 1954 - Which important agreement on children’s rights did the UN adopt on 20 November 1989?
Answer: The Convention on the Rights of the Child - Which UN agency works for children around the world and leads World Children’s Day?
Answer: UNICEF - Under India’s Right to Education Act, free and compulsory education is a right for children of which ages?
Answer: 6 to 14 years - What is the name of Nehru’s memorial (samadhi) on the banks of the Yamuna in Delhi?
Answer: Shantivan
Children’s Day activities for school
Children’s Day works best when children do things, not just listen. These activities need little more than paper, pencils and a free period.
- Teachers’ talent show. In many Indian schools, teachers perform a song, skit or dance for the pupils on Bal Diwas. Children love seeing the roles swapped.
- “If I were Prime Minister” speeches. Give each child one minute to say one thing they would change for children in India.
- Letter to my future self. Inspired by Nehru’s letters to Indira, children write a short letter to open when they finish school. Use our printable story paper for neat lines.
- Child rights poster. Groups pick one right, such as the right to play or to learn, and draw a poster about it.
- Paper rose craft. Make a paper rose in honour of Chacha Nehru. Our paper crafts for kids has simple folding ideas.
- Games period. Finish with charades or a word game. Try our charades for kids list.
For a gentle talk afterwards, ask: “What does every child need to be happy and safe?” Write the answers on the board and link them to the rights in question 27.
How to run the quiz in class or at a party
This plan fits a 35 to 40 minute assembly or lesson.
- Share the story (5 minutes). Read the “What is Children’s Day” note above.
- Make teams. Teams of four, each named after something Nehru loved, such as Team Rose or Team Discovery.
- Play the easy round aloud (8 minutes). Teams write answers on scrap paper and hold them up together.
- Play the medium and hard rounds (15 minutes). Allow 30 seconds per question. For Classes 4 and 5, give three answer options.
- Mark as you go. Use this children’s day quiz with answers as your key: one point per correct answer.
- End with a cheer (5 minutes). Ask each team to share one new fact they learned about Chacha Nehru.
At a party: play the easy round as a quick-fire game, and let the winner choose the next game. For more question ideas, see our quiz questions for kids.
Adapting the children’s day quiz for kids of different ages
- Ages 5 to 6: turn questions into picture choices. Show a rose, a lotus and a sunflower and ask which one Chacha Nehru wore.
- Ages 7 to 9: give three spoken options for each question.
- Ages 10 to 12: read the question only, and give a bonus point for one extra detail, such as the year a book was published.
- Ages 13 and up: ask teams to put five events from Nehru’s life in the right order.
Printable children’s day quiz (free PDF)
Print this children’s day quiz as a quiz sheet: every question from the rounds above with a line to write the answer, and a separate answer key for the quizmaster. The children’s day quiz PDF has 4 pages and prints on US Letter or A4.
Print at 100% (actual size). Every page is black and white line art, so it copies cleanly on a school printer.
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Sources
- United Nations: Universal Children’s Day page and General Assembly resolution 836 (IX) of 1954; dates of the 1959 Declaration and 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child
- UNICEF: World Children’s Day
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Jawaharlal Nehru (birth, education, years as Prime Minister, books)
- Rural India Online (PARI) library: The Discovery of India (written at Ahmadnagar Fort, 1944; published 1946)
- Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism): Anand Bhawan, Prayagraj
- Government of India: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009; Flag Code of India
Further reading: Children's Day in India (Wikipedia), Jawaharlal Nehru (Wikipedia) and World Children's Day (United Nations).
Frequently asked questions
8 quick answers
When is Children’s Day 2026?
Children’s Day in India is on Saturday 14 November 2026. World Children’s Day, marked by the UN and UNICEF, is on Friday 20 November 2026. Schools closed on Saturday often celebrate on Friday 13 November instead.
Why is Children’s Day celebrated on 14 November?
14 November is the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, who was fond of children. After his death in 1964, India moved Children’s Day from 20 November to his birthday.
What are some easy children’s day quiz questions?
Try: When is Children’s Day in India? (14 November). What is its Hindi name? (Bal Diwas). What did children call Nehru? (Chacha Nehru). Which flower did he wear? (A rose).
Is Bal Diwas the same as World Children’s Day?
No. Bal Diwas is India’s Children’s Day on 14 November. World Children’s Day is on 20 November, the date the UN adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.
Why is Nehru called Chacha Nehru?
Nehru enjoyed meeting and talking with children, and they began calling him Chacha, which means uncle in Hindi. The name stuck and is still used on Bal Diwas.
How do I make a children’s day quiz for school?
Use 20 to 30 questions in three rounds, easy to hard, and play in teams of four. Mix Nehru facts with a few fun general questions so younger children can join in. The 30 questions above are ready to print.
How do I run a Children's Day quiz in the school assembly?
Split the class into four teams and ask ten questions from each round of this Children's Day quiz. Keep the score on the board, and end the Children's Day quiz by asking what children's rights mean to the students.
How can children's day questions be adapted for different ages?
For ages 5 to 6, turn them into picture choices, such as a rose, a lotus and a sunflower. Ages 7 to 9 get three spoken options, ages 10 to 12 earn a bonus point for an extra detail, and teens can put five events from Nehru's life in order.
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