Question

Nelson Mandela was born in ____________.
A. 1921
B. 1919
C. 1918
D. 1917

Answer 1

Hint: Nelson Mandela is regarded as an activist who fought for social justice and to end apartheid. He is honoured with more than 250 titles and awards. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.

Complete step by step answer:
Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, was born in 1918. He was also a political leader and philanthropist. Most importantly he served as the President of South Africa for a term of four years i.e. from 1994 to 1999. He was South Africa’s first black head of state. Not only that but he was also the first one to be elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government majorly focused on demolishing the legacy of apartheid. According to him, this could be achieved by tackling institutionalised racism. One important factor during his tenure was that he stressed on fostering racial rapprochement. From 1991 to 1997, he served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC). He died in 2013 due to prolonged respiratory infection.
Therefore the correct option is “C”.

Note: Mandela served 27 years in prison for his activism to end apartheid. He was kept in Robben Island Prison, Pollsmoor Prison Prison and lastly Victor Verster Prison.