The Challenges of Decolonization

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Which country faced the challenge of integrating diverse ethnic groups after gaining independence?

  1. India

  2. Kenya

  3. Algeria

  4. Indonesia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India faced the challenge of integrating diverse ethnic groups, languages, and religions after gaining independence from British rule.

What was the main economic challenge faced by many newly independent countries?

  1. High unemployment

  2. Lack of infrastructure

  3. Foreign debt

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newly independent countries often faced high unemployment, lack of infrastructure, and foreign debt, which hindered their economic development.

Which country experienced a civil war after gaining independence due to ethnic and political divisions?

  1. Nigeria

  2. Congo

  3. Sudan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nigeria, Congo, and Sudan all experienced civil wars after gaining independence due to ethnic and political divisions.

What was the main political challenge faced by many newly independent countries?

  1. Establishing a stable government

  2. Creating a democratic system

  3. Uniting different political factions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newly independent countries often faced the challenge of establishing a stable government, creating a democratic system, and uniting different political factions.

Which country faced the challenge of balancing economic development with environmental preservation?

  1. Brazil

  2. Indonesia

  3. China

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brazil, Indonesia, and China all faced the challenge of balancing economic development with environmental preservation.

What was the main social challenge faced by many newly independent countries?

  1. Improving education and healthcare

  2. Reducing poverty and inequality

  3. Promoting gender equality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newly independent countries often faced the challenge of improving education and healthcare, reducing poverty and inequality, and promoting gender equality.

Which country experienced a brain drain after gaining independence due to the migration of skilled workers?

  1. India

  2. Philippines

  3. Ghana

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India, Philippines, and Ghana all experienced a brain drain after gaining independence due to the migration of skilled workers.

What was the main cultural challenge faced by many newly independent countries?

  1. Preserving traditional cultures

  2. Adopting modern values

  3. Finding a balance between tradition and modernity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newly independent countries often faced the challenge of preserving traditional cultures, adopting modern values, and finding a balance between tradition and modernity.

Which country faced the challenge of dealing with the legacy of colonialism, including racism and discrimination?

  1. South Africa

  2. Algeria

  3. Kenya

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

South Africa, Algeria, and Kenya all faced the challenge of dealing with the legacy of colonialism, including racism and discrimination.

What was the main foreign policy challenge faced by many newly independent countries?

  1. Establishing diplomatic relations with other countries

  2. Joining international organizations

  3. Balancing relations with former colonial powers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newly independent countries often faced the challenge of establishing diplomatic relations with other countries, joining international organizations, and balancing relations with former colonial powers.

Which country faced the challenge of managing the expectations of its citizens for a better life after independence?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Indonesia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India, China, and Indonesia all faced the challenge of managing the expectations of their citizens for a better life after independence.

What was the main security challenge faced by many newly independent countries?

  1. Defending their borders

  2. Maintaining internal security

  3. Dealing with regional conflicts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newly independent countries often faced the challenge of defending their borders, maintaining internal security, and dealing with regional conflicts.

Which country faced the challenge of dealing with the issue of refugees and displaced persons after independence?

  1. Pakistan

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Rwanda

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Rwanda all faced the challenge of dealing with the issue of refugees and displaced persons after independence.

What was the main environmental challenge faced by many newly independent countries?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newly independent countries often faced the challenge of deforestation, pollution, and climate change.

Which country faced the challenge of dealing with the issue of corruption and mismanagement after independence?

  1. Nigeria

  2. Kenya

  3. Philippines

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nigeria, Kenya, and Philippines all faced the challenge of dealing with the issue of corruption and mismanagement after independence.

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