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Question

Who among the following Indians was appointed as the U. N. Human Rights Commissioner for East Timor?

  1. Kuldip Nayar
  2. Soliji Sorabji
  3. Najma Heptulla
  4. Manmohan Singh

Answer:

Option B: Soliji Sorabji

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Soliji Sorabji”.

The Indian appointed as the U.N. Human Rights Commissioner for East Timor was Soliji Sorabji. He was a prominent Indian jurist and served as the U.N. Human Rights Commissioner for East Timor during a critical period in its history.