Consider the following statements:
- 1. Vladimir Putin took his oath of office in May 2012 as the President of Russia for the third time defeating Dmitri Medvedev.
- 2. Mr. Putin has been facing unprecedented challenges after mass protest against his election.
- 3. Dmitri Medvedev was the Prime Minister of Russia during the presidency of Mr. Putin.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1 only
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2012
Statement 2 is correct. Following the parliamentary elections in 2011 and the presidential election in 2012, Russia saw significant protests against alleged election fraud and against Putin’s return to the presidency.
Statement 3 is correct. Dmitri Medvedev, after serving as President from 2008 to 2012, was appointed as the Prime Minister of Russia by President Putin in May 2012 and served in that capacity until January 2020.
Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.