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Who is popularly known as African Gandhi?
Who is popularly known as African Gandhi?
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The correct option is D Nelson Mandela
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918, to December 5, 2013) was a nonviolent anti-apartheid activist, politician and philanthropist who became South Africa’s first black president from 1994 to 1999. Becoming actively involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20s, Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1942. For 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African government and its racist policies. In 1993, Mandela and South African President F.W. de Klerk were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to dismantle the country's apartheid system. He was affectionately called by the people as "African Gandhi".
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918, to December 5, 2013) was a nonviolent anti-apartheid activist, politician and philanthropist who became South Africa’s first black president from 1994 to 1999. Becoming actively involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20s, Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1942. For 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African government and its racist policies. In 1993, Mandela and South African President F.W. de Klerk were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to dismantle the country's apartheid system. He was affectionately called by the people as "African Gandhi".
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