2012 · Q125
Consider the following statements:
- 1Vladimir Putin took his oath of office in May 2012 as the President of Russia for the third time, defeating Dmitri Medvedev.
- 2Mr. Putin has been facing unprecedented mass protests against his election.
- 3Dmitri Medvedev was the Prime Minister of Russia during the presidency of Mr. Putin.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- A1 only
- B2 and 3
- C1 and 2
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Putin began his third presidential term in May 2012 amid mass protests (statement 2 true) with Medvedev as his Prime Minister (statement 3 true); Medvedev did not contest against him, so statement 1 is false.