The name of the island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned was _____________.

Rustty Island

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Rubin Island

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Dassen Island

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Robben Island

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Solution

The correct option is D Robben Island
Nelson Mandela, a humanitarian lawyer and Human right Activist is remembered as a global leader who payed a major role in ending Apartheid and establishing equality for Blacks. He was imprisoned for the longest 27 years where he spent most of its time in Robben Island.

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