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In 1968, a coup took place in Iraq, in which 'X' came to power with the twin slogan of Arab nationalism and socialism. 'X' nationalised all the oil reserves, and promised that oil revenues would fund welfare for the citizens. Identify 'X'.
In 1968, a coup took place in Iraq, in which 'X' came to power with the twin slogan of Arab nationalism and socialism. 'X' nationalised all the oil reserves, and promised that oil revenues would fund welfare for the citizens. Identify 'X'.
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The correct option is B Saddam Husain
Saddam Husain came to power in 1968 with a coup in Iraq but he was captured and executed by the USA in 2006. Salvador Allende was the elected leader of Chile whose government was toppled by US-backed army generals in 1973. Colonel Muammar Gaddafi became Libya's head after he overthrew the king in 1969. Pervez Musharraf is the former president of Pakistan.
Saddam Husain came to power in 1968 with a coup in Iraq but he was captured and executed by the USA in 2006. Salvador Allende was the elected leader of Chile whose government was toppled by US-backed army generals in 1973. Colonel Muammar Gaddafi became Libya's head after he overthrew the king in 1969. Pervez Musharraf is the former president of Pakistan.
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