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General Knowledge · Q195

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 195

Q195

South Africa joined the Commonwealth as 51st member in

A.
May 1993
B.
May 1994
Answer
C.
May 1995
D.
May 1996

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
South Africa joined the Commonwealth as 51st member in May 1994. South Africa withdrew its membership from the Commonwealth in 1961 after it declared itself a Republic under the leadership of Prime Minister H.F Verwoerd. The country's move followed a storm of criticism for its racial policies by Commonwealth members.