Question

Q. When was the inauguration day?

Long Walk To Freedom
Class 10
English CBSE​

Answer 1

The inauguration day was May 10th 1984. On this day the entire nation and the leaders across the world have gathered to celebrate the victory of the newly elected Nelson Mandela, the first black head of the state of South Africa.

Explanation

• The given question is from 'Long Walk to freedom', an extract from the autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
• Mandela has described the morning of 10th May as bright and clear because it was a morning full of hope.
• Till then the seat of the Head was always under the clutches of the white people, giving birth to one of the harsh societies following the practice of 'Apartheid'.
• On 10th May there was happiness all around as it was the beginning of a new era. All the citizens and great leaders from across the world have gathered on the land of South Africa.
• In the inauguration ceremony, which was held in an amphitheatre Nelson expressed his gratitude to all the freedom fighters for their courage. He talked about his struggle and his responsibilities and obligations.

Meaning of Apartheid-

• Discrimination of mankind on the basis of race and colour.
• It was a common practice In South Africa.
• The whites suppressed the black and even deprived them of basic human rights.

!0th May 1984 was the inauguration day in South Africa as it inaugurated a new era of equality where there was no discrimination on the basis of colour.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer of this question is May 10, 1984.

Explanation:

Given - The inauguration day.

To Find - Write when was the inauguration day?

The date of the inauguration was May 10th, 1984. On this day, the whole nation and international leaders have assembled to celebrate the victory of Nelson Mandela, the newly elected president of South Africa and the country's first black leader.

The inauguration day in South Africa was May 10, 1984, and it marked the beginning of a new age of equality in which no one was discriminated against because of their skin colour.

There was joy in the air on May 10th, as it marked the start of a new era. On the territory of South Africa, all of the world's citizens and renowned leaders have congregated.

Nelson thanked all the independence warriors for their bravery during the inauguration event, which was held in an amphitheatre. He discussed his difficulties as well as his responsibilities and commitments.

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