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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has changed a word in its national anthem?
A
Australia
B
Bangladesh
C
Nepal
D
Bhutan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Australia. Australia has changed one word in its national anthem to reflect “the spirit of unity” and the country’s indigenous population.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 1 January 2021, the words of the Australian National Anthem were changed on from ‘For we are young and free’ to ‘For we are one and free’ by proclamation of Governor General His Excellency The Honourable General David Hurley AC DSC FTSE.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Zealand is one of only two countries in the world-the other being Denmark-with two official national anthems of equal status: ‘God Defend New Zealand’ and, of course, ‘God Save The Queen’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Australia Changes National Anthem To Honor Its Indigenous History Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a change in the wording to the country’s national anthem. It’s in an attempt to recognize its indigenous history.

Detailed explanation-5: -The “Marcha Real” (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmaɾtʃa reˈal]; “Royal March”) is the national anthem of Spain. It is one of only four national anthems in the world (along with those of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and San Marino) that has no official lyrics (although it had lyrics in the past, they are no longer used).

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