Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: End of Bi-Polarity

Question:

Which statement about the Arab-spring is incorrect?

Options:

Arab Spring is linked to the movement for democratisation of West Asian Countries

Arab Spring started in Egypt

Arab Spring started as a movement against corruption and unemployment

Impact of Arab Spring could be seen in Yemen, Bahrain, Libya and Syria

Correct Answer:

Arab Spring started in Egypt

Explanation:

***The correct answer is option 2 - Arab Spring started in Egypt***

The 21st century witnessed emergence of new developments for democracies and democratization in West Asian countries, one such event is characterized as Arab Spring that began in 2009. Located in Tunisia, the Arab Spring took its roots where the struggle against corruption, unemployment and poverty was started by the public which turned into a political movement because the people considered the existing problems as outcome of autocratic dictatorship. The demand for democracy that started in Tunisia spread throughout the Muslim-dominated Arab countries in West Asia. Hosni Mubarak, who had been in power in Egypt since 1979, also collapsed as a result of the massive democratic protests. In addition, the influence of Arab Spring could also be seen in Yemen, Bahrain, Libya and Syria where similar protests by the people led to democratic awakening throughout the region.