Mauritius: Head of state & government - Diplomacy and International relations
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is Head of government of the Republic of Mauritius
2. Elizabeth II is head of state of the Republic of Mauritius
Which of the above statements is/are correct?- Published on 06 Jun 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: None
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is appointed as president replacing Kailash Purryag.
The President of the Republic of Mauritius is the Head of State of the Republic of Mauritius and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Mauritius which is ceremonial position. Mauritius gained independence from Britain in 1968 and which replaced Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state in 1992.
