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Decolonization & Independence Movements MCQs (31–40)

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31.
The country Kuwait got independence on:
Correct Answer: A. June 1961
One-liner
Kuwait gained its independence from British protection on June 1961.
32.
When did Britain return Hong Kong to China?
Correct Answer: C. 1997
One-liner
Britain returned Hong Kong to China in 1997.
33.
When did Iraq gain Independence?
Correct Answer: D. 3 October 1932
One-liner
Iraq gained independence on 3 October 1932, when the British Mandate ended and Iraq joined the League of Nations.
34.
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Who was the first Malaysian Prime Minister who worked for Malaysia's freedom from the British?
Correct Answer: A. Tunku Abdul Rahman
One-liner
The first Malaysian Prime Minister who led the country to independence from British rule was Tunku Abdul Rahman.
35.
Which country got freedom in 1994?
Correct Answer: C. Both A and B
One-liner
Both South Africa and Namibia achieved freedom in 1994 — South Africa ended apartheid with its first democratic elections, and Namibia gained full sovereignty with the return of Walvis Bay.
36.
Which of the following got independence on 4 July 1946?
Correct Answer: D. Philippines
One-liner
The Philippines gained independence from the United States on 4 July 1946.
37.
Which of the following was designated as the Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism?
Correct Answer: C. 2001–2010
One-liner
The Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism was designated as 2001–2010.
38.
The country Colombia got independence from:
Correct Answer: D. Spain
One-liner
Colombia gained its independence from Spain in 1819 after a prolonged struggle led by Simón Bolívar.
39.
The Algerian war/The Algerian Revolution was a major armed conflict between _ and the Algerian national liberation front (FLN).
Correct Answer: C. France
One-liner
The Algerian War (1954–1962) was fought between France and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN).
40.
Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997 by:
Correct Answer: D. Britain
One-liner
Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997 by Britain.

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