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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Which country’s University did they remove the statue of Mahatma Gandhi overnight?
A
Ghana, Africa
B
Tel Aviv, Isreal
C
Edinburgh, UK
D
Jaipur, India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The life-size bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi is the first of its kind in Oman and confirms the historical ties between Oman and India. Muscat: India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Monday unveiled the first ever statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Indian Embassy in Oman.

Detailed explanation-2: -In December 2018, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi was removed from the University of Ghana’s campus in response to protests from students and staff. They argued that the Indian activist had been a racist who denigrated black Africans.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mahatma Gandhi was shown a dervish in that statue. The commemoration under this bronze Gandhi’s feet read: “Mahatma Gandhi – the reputability of freedom, truth and nonviolence.” The statue was handed over to Indian Commission in Islamabad and is still there.

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