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

Nelson Mandela was born in ___________.

  1. 1921

  2. 1919

  3. 1918

  4. 1917
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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.

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

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

  1. Apartheid

  2. Ethnic cleansing

  3. Multiculturalism

  4. Assimilation
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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.

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

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

  1. Thabo Mbeki

  2. Jan Christian

  3. P.W. Botha

  4. Nelson Mandela
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D Correct answer
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.

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

In which prison did Nelson Mandela serve his imprisonment?

  1. Robben Island

  2. Pollsmoor Prison

  3. Victor Verster

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
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.

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

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

  1. Racism

  2. Terrorism

  3. Casteism

  4. All the above
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B Correct answer
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.

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

ISIS Stands for ______________________.

  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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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.

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

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

  1. Cape Town

  2. Pretoria

  3. Durban

  4. Johannesburg
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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.

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

POTA stands for ___________________.

  1. Prevention of terrorism attacks

  2. Prevention of terrorism act

  3. Prevention of tourism attacks

  4. None
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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.

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

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

  1. Lal Bahdur Shastri

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. All the above
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A Correct answer
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. 

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

Which president ordered Nelson Mandelas release from prison?

  1. Thabo Mbeki

  2. Jan Christian

  3. P.W. Botha

  4. F.W. de Klerk
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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.