Multiple choice general knowledge

February 27 2010 – The President of Niger, Tandja Mamadou, is overthrown after a group of soldiers storms the presidential palace and form a ruling junta, the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy headed by chef d'escadron Salou Djibo.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

While a coup did occur in Niger in February 2010 that overthrew President Tandja Mamadou and installed the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy led by Salou Djibo, it happened on February 18, not February 27. The incorrect date makes the statement false.

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