Q. Consider the following statements about Republic of Barbados:
1. Barbados has removed Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the State in 2021.
2. It has not joined Commonwealth nations.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

About Barbados as the Newest Republic:

  • Barbados has become a republic and has removed Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the State.
  • Barbados first became an English colony in 1625.
  • Barbados gained independence on November 30, 1966 with Elizabeth II as Queen of Barbados. It will continue to be one of the 54 Commonwealth nations.
  • The terms “royal” and “crown” would now be dropped from all official references.

Source: EPIC December 2021

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