CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

NELSON MANDELA LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mandela said in his speech that the only way forward is peace. What one word describes his attitude toward the white African government?
A
Hope
B
Regret
C
Revenge
D
Forgiveness
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -"I Am Prepared to Die” is the name given to the three-hour speech given by Nelson Mandela on 20 April 1964 from the dock of the defendant at the Rivonia Trial. The speech is so titled because it ends with the words “it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die".

Detailed explanation-2: -An important part of Mandela’s speech in A Long Walk to Freedom Class 10 extract, Mandela stated that a man has 2 obligations in his life; one towards his family and the other towards his motherland, countrymen and community and as per their own interests and inclinations, man is able to fulfil these obligations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following best describes what Mandela attempts to achieve with his speech? He uses the platform to further inform people on white minority rule in other countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Leading a broad coalition government which promulgated a new constitution, Mandela emphasised reconciliation between the country’s racial groups and created the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate past human rights abuses.

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