Question

Who is regarded as the founder of Modern China?
(A) Mao Tse-Tung
(B) Deng Xiaoping
(C) Chiang Kai-shek
(D) Sun Yat-Sen

Answer 1

Hint: The person who is considered as the founder of Modern China was also a physician and political philosopher. He was nominated as the first President of the Republic of China. People of China started considering him as the 'Forerunner of the Revolution'.

Complete answer:
Sun Yat-Sen is regarded as the founder of Modern China. The modernisation of China began in the early 1980s. This made the whole 5,000-year civilisation to be changed in 30 years of the time period. He is known by the name of Sun Wen from birth. He was born on 12th of November in Xiangshan. Being the leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party, he was very much involved in political activities. He also founded the Kuomintang association and became the supreme head of it. He taught Chinese people about the importance of Republicanism. He promoted unity among Chinese people and taught them to stand as one for their country. He told them their freedom and liberty to speak and to put forward their views on Government's work. Hence, because of him, China was able to set up a Republic Government.
So, the correct answer is Option D.

Note: Sun Yat-Sen is also known as the 'Father of Nation' of Modern China. He was the only person capable of overthrowing the Qing Dynasty out of China. Because of his contribution, the Imperial System, which was in continuation for more than 2000 years, came to an end.