Prelims 2014 · Current Affairs · Question 14
Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as 'Arab Spring' originally started from
Answer
Tunisia
- (a) Egypt: Egypt saw major Arab Spring protests in 2011, especially in Tahrir Square, but it was not the starting point. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (b) Lebanon: Lebanon was not the origin of the Arab Spring uprisings. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (c) Syria: Syria’s uprising began later in 2011 as part of the wider wave. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (d) Tunisia: The Arab Spring began in Tunisia in late 2010, triggered by the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi. Verdict: Correct.