Which country left the British Commonwealth in 1961?
Correct answer: A. South Africa
- A. South Africa
- B. India
- C. Canada
- D. Pakistan
Explanation
South Africa withdrew from the Commonwealth in 1961 after becoming a republic, largely because of international opposition to its apartheid system. It rejoined the Commonwealth in 1994 after the end of apartheid.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Global Institutions
262 free Global Institutions MCQs from International Relations, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask International Relations questions like this
International Relations is on 2 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Global Institutions questions
Which country was the first created with the help of the United Nations?
Which of the following countries were integral parts of the USSR until December 1991 but had separate UN membership?
What is the meaning of the term 'The Great Schism' when referring to an event in the late 14th century?
IN summit meeting at Maastricht in the Netherlands leaders of European Community agreed on Maastricht Treaty on 10 Dec 1991. Under this treaty what was established?
From which date the European community became known as the European Union (EU)?
U. Thante, secretary-general of United Nations from 1961-71 belonged to: