Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi born 19 June, 1945 in Rangoon, is a pro- democracy activist and leader of the National League for Democracy in Burma. She won the Rafto Prize and the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in 1990 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. The Acceptance Speech, given here was delivered on behalf of Aung San Suu Kyi by her son Alexander Aris, on the occasion of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, December 10, 1991.
Objective Question
1. Aung San Suu Kyi was fighting for ……… in Burma.
(a) democracy
(b) dictatorship
(c) monarchy
(d) tyranny
Answer ⇒ A
2. The Novel peace prize was given to Suu Kyi in :
(a) 1922
(b) 2000
(c) 1990
(d) 1991
Answer ⇒ D
3. Aris firmly believed that his mother would have accepted the prize for all the ……… of Burma, not for herself.
(a) people
(b) monks
(c) politicians
(d) soldiers
Answer ⇒ A
4. Aris feels that the common people of Burma would be the ultimate ………. when Burma became a peaceful and free country.
(a) winners
(b) losers
(c) rulers
(d) slaves
Answer ⇒ A
5. Aris felt the Nobel peace prize given to Suu Kyi would help the Burmese people …….. themselves a little more.
(a) overestimate
(b) respect
(c) underestimate
(d) indulge
Answer ⇒ B
6. Who is the author of the article “Acceptance Speech’?
(a) Aung San Suu Kyi
(b) Khuswant Singh
(c) R.C. Hutchinson
(d) Rohinton Mistri
Answer ⇒ A
7. Which of the following country do Aung San Suu Kyi belong ?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Myanmar
(c) Malyesia
(d) Indonesia
Answer ⇒ B
8. When was Aung San Suu Kyi born ?
(a) 19 June, 1945
(b) 21 July, 1944
(c) 8 November, 1948
(d) 25 September, 1946
Answer ⇒ A
9. Aung San Suu Kyi is a …..
(a) Revolutionary
(6) Pro-democracy Activist
(c) Classical Dancer
(d) Poetess
Answer ⇒ B
10. What is the name of the political party headed by Aung San Suu Kyi ?
(a) National Congress
(b) Myanmar League
(c) National League for Democracy
(d) Myanmar Congress
Answer ⇒ C
11. Who received the Nobel Prize awarded to Aung San Suu Kyi ?
(a) Her Son
(b) Her Sister
(c) Her Mother
(d) Her Daughter
Answer ⇒ A
12. Who’s dedication and personal sacrifice comes to be a worthy symbol through whom the plight of all the people of Burma may be recognised ?
(a) Aung San Suu Kyi
(b) Her Son
(c) People of Burma
(d) None of these
Answer ⇒ A
13. Which of the following prize was awarded to Suu Kyi ?
(a) Nobel Prize
(b) Rafto Prize
(c) Sakharov Prize
(d) All of these
Answer ⇒ D
14. How would she being her speech according to the son of Aung San Suu Kyi ?
(a) With thanks
(b) With Joy
(c) By saying, the she accepts Nobel Prize in the name of all the people of Burma
(d) None of these
Answer ⇒ C
Subjective Question
1. Why had Alexander Aris accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of his mother ?
Ans. Alexander Aris had accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi, because she was imprisoned in her country for pro-democracy agitation.
2. Why has the international community applauded the Nobel Peace Prize Committee ?
Ans. The international community has applauded the Nobel Peace Prize Committee for the choice of the committee for the Prize. The U.N.O. passed a historic resolution for her early release from detention.
3. Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1951 ? When was the ‘Acceptance Speech’ delivered?
Ans. Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the National League for Democracy in Burma, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1951, The “Acceptance Speech’ was delivered in Oslo on December 10, 1951 on the occasion of the award of the Nobel Pease Prize.
4. The Nobel Peace Prize belongs not only to Aung San Suu Kyi but to all the men, women and children of Burma. Why does Aris say so ?
Ans. Alexander Aris says that the Nobel Peace Prize belongs not only to his mother, but to all the men, women and children of Burma because all the people of Burma have been sacrificing their freedom and their lives in pursuit of a democratic Burma.
5. What is more precious than diamond or silver or gold ?
Ans. The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamond or silver or gold, Diamond, silver and gold are precious metals but they cannot make the world a happier place to live in. Genuine brotherhood and peace are more necessary than these material things for the survival of the human race.
6. Who were incarcerated in the struggle for peace, freedom and democracy ?
Ans. Aung San Suu Kyi and many senior leaders of Burma were incarcerated in the struggle for peace, freedom and democracy. They had sacrificed their well-being and freedom for a democratic Burma.
7. “And no one must underestimate that plight ?’ which plight Aris refers to? Explain.
Ans. In the piece ‘Acceptance Speech’, Alexander Aris is referring to the plight of the people of Burma. Aris says that the personal sacrifice of his mother symbolises the plight of all the people of Burma.
8. Peace, freedom and democracy are essential for human being. Do you agree? Give your own opinion?
Ans. Peace, freedom and democracy are essential for human beings. The citizens of a country cannot live properly unless there is internal and external peace. They cannot make progress if they do not enjoy freedom. They need a democratic way of life for the pursuit of their aims and dreams.
9. “The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace being more precious than diamond or silver or gold.” Why does Aris claim so? Do you agree with him ?
Ans. In the ‘Acceptance Speech’, Alexander Aris refers to Martin Luther King Jr. He says that Martin Luther King Jr. was right that the beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamond or silver or gold. Diamond, silver and gold are costly but they cannot bring about happiness in the world. I . agree with Aris.
10. Why does Aris say that the Nobel Prize for Peace belongs to all the people of Burma ?
Ans. Aris says that the Nobel Prize for Peace belongs not only to his mother but to all the people of Burma. He says so because all the men, women and children of Burma had been sacrificing their well-being, freedom and lives for a democractic Burma.