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Question

With reference to the Pope Benedict XVI, who died recently, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. He was a native of Germany.
2. He was the first Pope to resign in 600 years.

Select the correct answer using the code given below—
Code -

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

Option C: Both 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both 1 and 2”.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who will be remembered as the first pope in 600 years to resign.