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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pakistan’s ‘Mother Teresa’ Dr. Ruth Pfau died in Karachi recently. She was born in which country?
A
Germany
B
United States
C
Russia
D
India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ruth Katherina Martha Pfau, FCM (9 September 1929 – 10 August 2017) was a German–Pakistani Catholic Christian religious sister and physician who was a member of the “Society of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary".

Detailed explanation-2: -Today’s Doodle celebrates Ruth Katherina Martha Pfau, born in Leipzig, Germany on this day in 1929. She devoted herself to eradicating leprosy from Pakistan, saving countless lives. Dr. Pfau was inspired to become a nun at age 29 after meeting a concentration camp survivor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Known as the “Pakistani Mother Teresa”, Dr Ruth Pfau was the symbol of devotion, hardwork commitment and service to Pakistan. Her zealous efforts brought leprosy under control and in doing so earn Pakistan the status of the first country to ever do so.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sister Dr Ruth Katherina Martha Pfau (9 September 1929 – 10 August 2017) was a German-Pakistani physician and nun of the Society of Daughters of the Heart of Mary. She devoted nearly 50 years of her life to fighting leprosy in Pakistan.

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