Saturday 16 July 2016

Civil War in South Sudan

1) Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to 'Civil War in South Sudan'?

a) The current fighting has a genesis in the power struggle between forces loyal to the President and the Vice President.
b) The current events mirror the political and ethnic conflict which erupted in Juba in mid-December 2013.
c) Both a and b.
d) Neither a nor b.

2) Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to South Sudan?

a) It gained independence from Sudan in July 2011.
b) It lies in the centre of Africa and is bordered by five countries.
c) Nile River forms an important transport and trade route.
d) Juba is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of South Sudan.

Answers

1) c , Reference : The Indian Express , Mercy Corps
2) b, Juba is bordered by six countries. It is a river port and has rich oil reserves. White Nile flows through Juba.

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