CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

NELSON MANDELA LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did the group not know about the old anthem?
A
composition
B
lyrics
C
lines
D
songs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -the lyrics contained sensitive words.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oldest national anthem The Wilhelmus was officially adopted as the national anthem in 1932, but it was written between 1569 and 1572. This makes it the oldest national anthem in the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spain’s national anthem, the ‘Marcha Real’, is one of the few patriotic songs with no lyrics at all. The Royal March is in the no-text club with just three other countries, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and San Marino.

Detailed explanation-4: -The oldest national anthem belongs to the Netherlands and is called the Wilhelmus. It was written between 1568 and 1572 during the Dutch Revolt, however it did not become the official anthem until 1932. The majority of national anthems are either marches or hymns in style.

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