A Walk to Freedom Nelson Mandela class 10th Eng
CLASS 10 ENGLISH – MOCK TEST Chapter 2: Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS All questions are based on “Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” by Nelson Mandela. Section A: There are 25 short-answer questions. Attempt any 15. Each question in Section A carries 2 marks. Section B: There are 4 extract-based questions. Attempt all 4. Write answers to short-answer questions in about 30–40 words. SECTION A – SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS Q1. Why was 10 May 1994 an important day in the history of South Africa? Answer: 10 May 1994 was historic because Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first Black President of South Africa. It marked the end of the oppressive apartheid system and the beginning of a democratic, non-racial government. Q2. What was the significance of the Union Buildings in Pretoria? Answer: The Union Buildings had previously represented white supremacy and racial domination. Mandela’s inauguration there symbolised the transformation of South Africa from a count...