Daily Quiz: On Jimmy Carter
On October 1, Jimmy Carter became the first president of the United States to turn 100. How well do you know Carter and the events that he has lived through?
by Radhika Santhanam · The HinduDaily Quiz: On Jimmy Carter
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1 / 5 | In 2002, Jimmy Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize. According to the Nobel Committee, he ought to have received it earlier, in 1978. Why did it think so?
Answer : He successfully mediated a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel (the Camp David Accords)
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2 / 5 | The end of Carter’s presidency is often seen as a disastrous period in U.S. foreign policy. Among other events, U.S. diplomats and citizens were taken hostage in country X. The citizens of country X were furious that the U.S. had granted admission to a recently deposed leader for medical treatment and wanted him back to stand trial for alleged abuses. Name country X and the leader.
Answer : Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
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3 / 5 | A few days ago, it was reported that the site of the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history, which took place during the Carter regime, will reopen by 2028 and sell power to a multinational company. What is the site called?
Answer : Three Mile Island
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4 / 5 | This village in Haryana was renamed on the instructions of Morarji Desai in 1978. As Carter’s mother had visited a haveli in the village often, he too visited the village, along with his wife. What is this village called?
Answer : Carterpuri
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5 / 5 | In 1978, Carter was warned by a politician that Ted Kennedy might run against him in 1980. Name the politician.
Answer : Joe Biden
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Published - October 04, 2024 05:00 pm IST