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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which nation has banned over 100 textbooks for containing ‘objectionable content?
A
)Pakistan
B
Afghanistan
C
China
D
)Nepal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Countries across the globe such as China, Bangladesh and Egypt commonly practice book banning to restrict education and allow censorship. Book banning has many implications in terms of access to education and further restricting vulnerable populations from thriving.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 16 April 2021, various social media applications were banned. The Ministry of Interior ordered the PTA to restrict access of Pakistani users to Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Telegram. It was issued to block these social media websites from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM on Friday with an immediate effect.

Detailed explanation-3: -Texas and Florida lead the nation in book bans-a revelation that recently spurred Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot to call her city a “book sanctuary.” But what are the most commonly banned books in America, and why are they considered controversial?

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