UPSC Prelims 2008 Q83: Current Affairs – Notable Personalities
Cristina Kirchner succeeded her husband to become President of a South American country.
Which is that country?
- (a) Chile
- (b) Argentina
- (c) Colombia
- (d) Venezuela
Answer: (b) Argentina
Explanation
Which country Cristina Kirchner became President of
This South American leader succeeded her husband in the presidency of a specific nation.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Chile | Incorrect | Not the country Cristina Kirchner led |
| (b) Argentina | Correct | Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner succeeded her husband, Nestor Kirchner, to become President of Argentina |
| (c) Colombia | Incorrect | Not the country she led |
| (d) Venezuela | Incorrect | Not the country she led |
Cristina Kirchner facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentina |
| Predecessor | Her husband, Nestor Kirchner |
Answer: (b) Argentina.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Chile is not the country she led.
- (b) CORRECT. Cristina Kirchner became President of Argentina.
- (c) Incorrect. Colombia is also not the country she led.
- (d) Incorrect. Venezuela is also not the country she led.
Key point
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner succeeded her husband, Nestor Kirchner, to become President of Argentina.
Remember
Cristina Kirchner became President of Argentina.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Cristina Kirchner's Argentina presidency with other South American nations led by prominent female leaders.
- Not knowing her husband-to-wife succession pattern.
- Mixing up different Latin American countries' political leadership histories.
Exam tip
Cristina Kirchner = President of Argentina, succeeding her husband Nestor Kirchner.
Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
- Central Intelligence Agency — The World Factbook: Argentina (Government)