Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

Which South American Country has elected Leftist Leader as its President for the first time the 180 year old history of South America

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Bolivia

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bolivia”.
The South American country that elected a leftist leader as its President for the first time in its 180-year history is: (4) Bolivia

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