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Nelson Mandela was born in ___________.

political science interdependence international problems problems affecting the world major challenges before the world human rights : origin, characteristics and types

  1. 1921

  2. 1919

  3. 1918

  4. 1917

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist. He served as the president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalised racism. He was born on 18th July 1918.

What was the system of forced racial segregation in South Africa known as?

political science interdependence international problems problems affecting the world major challenges before the world human rights : origin, characteristics and types

  1. Apartheid

  2. Ethnic cleansing

  3. Multiculturalism

  4. Assimilation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The system of forced racial segregation in South Africa was known as apartheid. It was abolished in the year 1991 after a long struggle of great personalities like Nelson Mandela.

Who was South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999?

political science interdependence international problems problems affecting the world major challenges before the world human rights : origin, characteristics and types

  1. Thabo Mbeki

  2. Jan Christian

  3. P.W. Botha

  4. Nelson Mandela

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist. He served as the president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalized racism.

In which prison did Nelson Mandela serve his imprisonment?

political science interdependence international problems problems affecting the world major challenges before the world human rights : origin, characteristics and types

  1. Robben Island

  2. Pollsmoor Prison 

  3. Victor Verster

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist. Fighting against racism Mandela served 27 years in prison, initially on Robben Island, and later in Pollsmoor Prison and Victor Verster Prison. President F.W. de Klerk ordered Nelson Mandela’s release from prison in the year 1990.

The unofficial or unauthorized use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims is called ____________.

political science interdependence international problems problems affecting the world major challenges before the world human rights : origin, characteristics and types

  1. Racism

  2. Terrorism

  3. Casteism

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Terrorism means the systematic use of terror as a means of coercion. It refers to those violent acts which are intended to create fear. Such acts are based on religious, political or ideological goal causing heavy damage to men and materials. Apart from these, terrorism creates heavy psychological impact.  Examples of terrorist groups include ISIS, Lashkar- e-taiba etc.

ISIS Stands for ______________________.

political science interdependence international problems problems affecting the world major challenges before the world human rights : origin, characteristics and types

  1. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

  2. Islamic State of Iraq and the Lebanon

  3. Islamic State of Iraq and the Ludhiana

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISIS stands for Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. It is also known as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. It is a militant group that follows a fundamentalist, Wahhabi doctrine of Sunni Islam.

South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist Nelson Mandela passed away in ____________.

political science interdependence international problems problems affecting the world major challenges before the world human rights : origin, characteristics and types

  1. Cape Town

  2. Pretoria

  3. Durban

  4. Johannesburg

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist Nelson Mandela passed away in Johannesburg on 5 December 2013. Fighting against racism Mandela served 27 years in prison.

POTA stands for ___________________.

political science interdependence international problems problems affecting the world major challenges before the world human rights : origin, characteristics and types

  1. Prevention of terrorism attacks

  2. Prevention of terrorism act

  3. Prevention of tourism attacks

  4. None

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) was an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2002, with the objective of strengthening anti-terrorism operations. The Act was enacted due to several terrorist attacks that were being carried out in India and especially in response to the attack on the Parliament.

Who among the following Prime Ministers were not assassinated but died by health deterioration?

political science interdependence international problems problems affecting the world major challenges before the world human rights : origin, characteristics and types

  1. Lal Bahdur Shastri

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Among the given options Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi are assassinated by action of terrorist group. Lal Bahdur Shastri the second prime minister of India was not assassinated but passed away due to health effects in Uzbekistan during the time of Tashkent agreement in order to end Indo-Pakistan War of 1965. 

Which president ordered Nelson Mandelas release from prison?

political science interdependence international problems problems affecting the world major challenges before the world human rights : origin, characteristics and types

  1. Thabo Mbeki

  2. Jan Christian

  3. P.W. Botha

  4. F.W. de Klerk

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In 1989, F.W. de Klerk became South African president and set about dismantling apartheid. De Klerk lifted the ban on the ANC, suspended executions, and in February 1990 ordered the release of Nelson Mandela.