MCQs on the Republics of Maldives

When was the First Republic of the Maldives declared?

• 1948

• 1953

• 1965

• 1968

Who was the first President of the Maldives?

• Ibrahim Nasir

• Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

• Mohamed Amin Didi

• Mohamed Nasheed

What was the main reason for establishing the First Republic?

• To gain independence from Britain

• To replace the Sultan with an elected leader

• To improve tourism

• To form a new empire

What happened to Mohamed Amin Didi?

• He ruled for 10 years

• He was overthrown in a rebellion

• He became king

• He went into exile

What system was in place before the First Republic?

• Democracy

• Sultanate

• Military rule

• Parliamentary system

Why did the First Republic fail?

• People did not want a republic

• The economy collapsed

• Mohamed Amin Didi was overthrown

• Britain took control

In what year was the Sultanate restored after the failure of the First Republic?

• 1953

• 1954

• 1965

• 1968

Where did most of the political events take place?

• Addu City

• Malé

• Haa Alif Atoll

• Fuvahmulah

What major reform did Amin Didi introduce?

• Free elections

• Encouraging girls’ education

• Banning trade

• Building the first airport

Which group opposed the First Republic?

• Democracy supporters

• Royalists

• Fishermen

• Tourists