Sunday Quiz: Singapore, the independent republic

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August 08, 2020 04:00 pm | Updated January 06, 2022 10:30 pm IST

Sunday Quiz Singapore, the independent republic
The Merlion fountain lit up at night in Singapore.
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1 / 10 | On August 9, 1965, Singapore became an independent republic. Earlier, it had become part of Malaysia along with North Borneo and Sarawak. It was an uncomfortable union causing a lot of racial tension, and Singapore’s Prime Minister advocated for equal treatment of all races. The situation escalated to such an extent that the Malaysian Prime Minister decided to expel Singapore from the federation. After the separation, the fledgling nation struggled with major problems and worked hard to become the self-sufficient nation it is now. What unique place in history does this interesting chain of events give Singapore?
Answer : The only country to be given independence against its will.
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