Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET January 2026 Political Science
Passage
East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, was a Portuguese colony for over 300 years. It was invaded in 1975 by Indonesian troops, following the precipitous departure of Portugal. This led to one of the longest and bloodiest guerrilla wars in history, in which about a third of East Timor's 650,000 inhabitants were killed through mass executions, bombings and above all starvation. Following the fall of the Indonesian dictator Suharto, the Government agreed to hold a referendum in 1999, in which 75 percent of East Timorese voted for independence.
As per the passage, a referendum was held in East Timor in
A2000
B1984
C1999 ✓ Correct
D1964
Correct answer: (C) 1999 — According to the passage, the referendum in East Timor was held in 1999, so 1999 is the answer.
Explanation
★According to the passage, the referendum in East Timor was held in 1999, so 1999 is the answer.
★It took place after the fall of the Indonesian dictator Suharto.
★In that vote 75 percent of East Timorese chose independence.
★The referendum followed nearly a quarter-century of Indonesian occupation.
★The years 2000, 1984 and 1964 do not match the date given in the passage.
★The 1999 vote opened the path to full sovereignty for Timor-Leste.
★East Timor formally became independent in 2002 after a transition period.
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