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Study Guide: Donald Ramotar: Political Biography and Career

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Donald Ramotar: Political Biography and Career Study Guide

Early Life, Education, and Training

Donald Ramotar was born in the country currently known as Guyana, formerly called British Guiana.

Answer: True

Explanation: Donald Ramotar was born in Caria Caria, British Guiana, which is the former name for the territory now known as Guyana.

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Donald Ramotar's technical training included advanced studies in electrical engineering at the University of Guyana.

Answer: False

Explanation: Donald Ramotar's technical training included a certificate in welding from the Government Technical Institute. While he attended the University of Guyana for higher education, his technical certification was not in electrical engineering.

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Donald Ramotar's higher education was solely at the Government Technical Institute, where he obtained a welding certificate.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Donald Ramotar obtained a welding certificate from the Government Technical Institute, his higher education also included studies at the University of Guyana.

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Donald Ramotar was born in Caria Caria, which is located in present-day Guyana.

Answer: True

Explanation: Donald Ramotar's birthplace is Caria Caria, a location situated within the territory that is now the independent nation of Guyana.

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In which location was Donald Ramotar born?

Answer: Caria Caria, British Guiana

Explanation: Donald Ramotar was born in Caria Caria, which was then part of British Guiana, the precursor to modern-day Guyana.

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What specific vocational training did Donald Ramotar complete?

Answer: Certificate in Welding

Explanation: Donald Ramotar obtained a certificate in welding from the Government Technical Institute, indicating a foundation in vocational skills.

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Besides his certificate in welding, where else did Donald Ramotar pursue higher education?

Answer: University of Guyana

Explanation: In addition to his vocational training, Donald Ramotar pursued higher education at the University of Guyana.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes Donald Ramotar's background?

Answer: He had vocational training in welding and attended university.

Explanation: Donald Ramotar's background includes vocational training, specifically a certificate in welding, and higher education at the University of Guyana.

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Political Party Affiliation and Early Career

Donald Ramotar has exclusively been affiliated with the People's Progressive Party (PPP) since joining in 1967.

Answer: True

Explanation: Records indicate that Donald Ramotar joined the People's Progressive Party (PPP) in 1967 and has maintained his affiliation with the party since that time.

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Donald Ramotar held the position of General Secretary of the PPP from 1983 to 1993.

Answer: False

Explanation: Donald Ramotar served as General Secretary of the PPP from 1997 to 2013. His roles in the 1980s included membership in the Central Committee (1979) and Executive Committee (1983).

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Donald Ramotar became General Secretary of the PPP immediately after the death of Cheddi Jagan in March 1997.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the passing of Cheddi Jagan in March 1997, Donald Ramotar was unanimously elected to succeed him as the General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) on March 29, 1997.

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Donald Ramotar never held a position within any labor union during his political career.

Answer: False

Explanation: Donald Ramotar served as the International Secretary of the Guyana Agricultural Workers' Union from 1988 to 1993, indicating his involvement in labor union leadership.

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Donald Ramotar joined the PPP's Executive Committee in 1979 and the Central Committee in 1983.

Answer: False

Explanation: Donald Ramotar joined the PPP Central Committee in 1979 and became a member of the Executive Committee in 1983. The statement reverses these dates.

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Donald Ramotar served as the International Secretary for the Guyana Agricultural Workers' Union for six years.

Answer: False

Explanation: Donald Ramotar served as the International Secretary for the Guyana Agricultural Workers' Union from 1988 to 1993, which is a period of five years, not six.

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What is the full name of the political party Donald Ramotar has been a long-time member of?

Answer: People's Progressive Party (PPP)

Explanation: Donald Ramotar has been a dedicated member of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) since 1967.

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Which of the following positions did Donald Ramotar hold within the People's Progressive Party (PPP) leadership?

Answer: Executive Secretary in 1993 and General Secretary from 1997 to 2013

Explanation: Donald Ramotar held significant leadership roles within the PPP, including Executive Secretary in 1993 and General Secretary from 1997 until 2013.

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How did Donald Ramotar come to hold the position of General Secretary of the PPP in 1997?

Answer: He succeeded Cheddi Jagan following Jagan's death.

Explanation: Donald Ramotar assumed the role of General Secretary of the PPP in 1997 following the death of the party's long-standing leader, Cheddi Jagan.

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What role did Donald Ramotar fulfill for the Guyana Agricultural Workers' Union between 1988 and 1993?

Answer: International Secretary

Explanation: From 1988 to 1993, Donald Ramotar served as the International Secretary for the Guyana Agricultural Workers' Union.

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Donald Ramotar joined the PPP's Central Committee in which year?

Answer: 1979

Explanation: Donald Ramotar became a member of the People's Progressive Party's (PPP) Central Committee in 1979.

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In what year did Donald Ramotar become a member of the PPP Executive Committee?

Answer: 1983

Explanation: Donald Ramotar was admitted to the People's Progressive Party's (PPP) Executive Committee in 1983.

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What significant event occurred in March 1997 that directly impacted Donald Ramotar's role in the PPP?

Answer: Cheddi Jagan, the then-General Secretary, passed away.

Explanation: The death of Cheddi Jagan, the long-serving General Secretary of the PPP, in March 1997 created a vacancy that led to Donald Ramotar's election to that position.

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Entry into National Assembly and Presidential Candidacy

Donald Ramotar first entered the National Assembly of Guyana following the 1992 general election.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the 1992 general election, which marked a significant political shift in Guyana, Donald Ramotar was elected to the National Assembly, initiating his parliamentary career.

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The PPP Central Committee selected Donald Ramotar as their presidential candidate for the 2011 election on April 4, 2011.

Answer: True

Explanation: The selection process for the People's Progressive Party's (PPP) presidential candidate for the 2011 election culminated on April 4, 2011, when the Central Committee formally endorsed Donald Ramotar.

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The selection process for Donald Ramotar as the PPP's 2011 presidential candidate was conducted via a secret ballot.

Answer: False

Explanation: The selection of Donald Ramotar as the PPP's presidential candidate for the 2011 election was conducted through an open vote, a method that drew criticism from some party members.

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Prior to becoming President, Donald Ramotar served as Minister of Finance.

Answer: False

Explanation: Before assuming the presidency, Donald Ramotar served as Political Adviser to President Bharrat Jagdeo, not as Minister of Finance. His presidency commenced in December 2011.

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The opposition parties supported Donald Ramotar's appointment as Political Adviser, viewing it as a standard procedure.

Answer: False

Explanation: Opposition parties criticized Donald Ramotar's appointment as Political Adviser prior to the 2011 election, viewing it as a strategic maneuver to legitimize his candidacy rather than a standard procedure.

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When did Donald Ramotar first gain a seat in the National Assembly of Guyana?

Answer: Following the 1992 general election

Explanation: Donald Ramotar's entry into the National Assembly of Guyana occurred after the 1992 general election, marking his initial parliamentary representation.

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On what date was Donald Ramotar officially chosen by the PPP Central Committee as the party's presidential candidate for the 2011 election?

Answer: April 4, 2011

Explanation: The PPP Central Committee formally selected Donald Ramotar as its presidential candidate for the 2011 election on April 4, 2011.

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What aspect of the PPP's 2011 presidential candidate selection process drew public criticism?

Answer: The selection was made through an open vote, not a secret ballot.

Explanation: The PPP's selection of its 2011 presidential candidate via an open vote, rather than a secret ballot, was a point of contention and public criticism.

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What position was Donald Ramotar appointed to shortly before the 2011 general election?

Answer: Political Adviser to the President

Explanation: Shortly before the 2011 general election, Donald Ramotar was appointed Political Adviser to President Bharrat Jagdeo.

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How did opposition parties perceive Donald Ramotar's appointment as Political Adviser?

Answer: As a strategic move to boost his presidential campaign legitimacy.

Explanation: Opposition parties viewed Donald Ramotar's appointment as Political Adviser critically, interpreting it as an effort to legitimize his presidential candidacy by providing him with an official government role.

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Presidency of Guyana (2011-2015)

Donald Ramotar's tenure as President of Guyana spanned a decade, from 2005 to 2015.

Answer: False

Explanation: Donald Ramotar served as President of Guyana from December 3, 2011, to May 16, 2015, not for a decade from 2005 to 2015.

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Donald Ramotar won the presidency in the 2011 election, but his party failed to secure an outright majority in the National Assembly.

Answer: True

Explanation: Although Donald Ramotar secured the presidency in the 2011 election, the People's Progressive Party (PPP) did not achieve a majority of seats in the National Assembly, necessitating cooperation with opposition parties.

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Donald Ramotar voluntarily resigned as General Secretary of the PPP in 2013 due to the demanding nature of the presidency.

Answer: True

Explanation: Donald Ramotar relinquished his position as General Secretary of the PPP in 2013, citing the significant workload associated with his role as President of Guyana.

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Clement Rohee succeeded Donald Ramotar as General Secretary of the PPP in 2013.

Answer: True

Explanation: Clement Rohee was elected as the General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) in August 2013, succeeding Donald Ramotar who had stepped down due to presidential duties.

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Donald Ramotar's presidency ended in May 2015 after his party lost the general election.

Answer: True

Explanation: Donald Ramotar's term as President concluded on May 16, 2015, following the general election held on May 11, 2015, in which his party did not secure a victory.

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The People's National Congress (PNC) coalition defeated Donald Ramotar's party in the 2015 Guyanese general election.

Answer: False

Explanation: The coalition that defeated Donald Ramotar's People's Progressive Party (PPP) in the 2015 Guyanese general election was the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) – Alliance for Change (AFC) coalition, not solely the PNC.

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In January 2015, Donald Ramotar was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to regional stability.

Answer: False

Explanation: There is no record of Donald Ramotar receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in January 2015 or at any other time. He did receive the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award in January 2015.

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Bharrat Jagdeo was the successor to Donald Ramotar as President of Guyana.

Answer: False

Explanation: Bharrat Jagdeo preceded Donald Ramotar as President of Guyana, serving from 1999 to 2011. David A. Granger succeeded Ramotar in 2015.

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David A. Granger took office as President of Guyana immediately after Donald Ramotar's term ended in 2011.

Answer: False

Explanation: David A. Granger took office as President of Guyana in May 2015, immediately following the conclusion of Donald Ramotar's term, not in 2011.

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Donald Ramotar served as President of Guyana from December 3, 2011, until May 16, 2015.

Answer: True

Explanation: Donald Ramotar's presidential term officially began on December 3, 2011, and concluded on May 16, 2015.

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Sam Hinds served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during Donald Ramotar's presidency.

Answer: False

Explanation: During Donald Ramotar's presidency, Sam Hinds served concurrently as Prime Minister and First Vice President, not as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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The PPP, led by Donald Ramotar, won a comfortable majority of seats in the 2015 Guyanese general election.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 2015 Guyanese general election, Donald Ramotar's PPP did not win a majority; instead, they lost to the APNU–AFC coalition.

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Who is Donald Ramotar and what was his primary political role?

Answer: A Guyanese politician who served as President of Guyana from 2011 to 2015.

Explanation: Donald Ramotar is a Guyanese politician whose principal role was serving as the President of Guyana from December 3, 2011, to May 16, 2015.

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What was the parliamentary outcome of the 2011 Guyanese general election for Donald Ramotar's party?

Answer: They won the presidency but fell one seat short of a majority in the Assembly.

Explanation: In the 2011 election, Donald Ramotar won the presidency, but the People's Progressive Party (PPP) secured only 32 out of 65 seats, thus failing to achieve an outright majority in the National Assembly.

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Why did Donald Ramotar relinquish his position as General Secretary of the PPP?

Answer: He chose to step down because of the demanding workload of the presidency.

Explanation: Donald Ramotar resigned from his long-held position as General Secretary of the PPP in 2013, citing the significant demands and responsibilities associated with his presidency.

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Who was elected as the General Secretary of the PPP following Donald Ramotar's resignation from the post?

Answer: Clement Rohee

Explanation: Clement Rohee was elected as the General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) in August 2013, succeeding Donald Ramotar.

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Which political entity defeated Donald Ramotar's party in the May 2015 general election, ending his presidency?

Answer: The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) – Alliance for Change (AFC) coalition

Explanation: The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) – Alliance for Change (AFC) coalition, led by David A. Granger, defeated Donald Ramotar's People's Progressive Party (PPP) in the May 2015 general election, concluding his presidency.

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Who served as President of Guyana immediately before Donald Ramotar?

Answer: Bharrat Jagdeo

Explanation: Bharrat Jagdeo served as the President of Guyana immediately preceding Donald Ramotar, concluding his term in 2011.

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Who succeeded Donald Ramotar as President of Guyana?

Answer: David A. Granger

Explanation: David A. Granger succeeded Donald Ramotar as President of Guyana, taking office in May 2015 after the general election.

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During Donald Ramotar's presidency, who held the positions of Prime Minister and First Vice President concurrently?

Answer: Sam Hinds

Explanation: Sam Hinds served concurrently as Prime Minister and First Vice President during Donald Ramotar's presidency.

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What was the result for the PPP in the 2015 Guyanese general election?

Answer: They lost the election to the APNU–AFC coalition.

Explanation: In the 2015 Guyanese general election, the People's Progressive Party (PPP) experienced a defeat, losing to the APNU–AFC coalition.

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Donald Ramotar's presidency concluded on May 16, 2015. What specific event precipitated this conclusion?

Answer: The general election held on May 11, 2015, which his party lost.

Explanation: The conclusion of Donald Ramotar's presidency on May 16, 2015, was precipitated by the outcome of the general election held on May 11, 2015, where his party was defeated.

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Post-Presidency and Later Political Involvement

Following his presidency in 2015, Donald Ramotar was immediately appointed as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the PPP.

Answer: False

Explanation: After concluding his presidency in May 2015, Donald Ramotar was not included in the PPP's list of Members of Parliament (MPs) announced in July 2015.

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Donald Ramotar returned to a significant leadership role within the PPP in 2024, nine years after leaving the presidency.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 2024, nine years after his presidency concluded, Donald Ramotar was elected to the PPP's central committee, marking his return to a significant leadership position within the party.

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After leaving the presidency in 2015, was Donald Ramotar included in the PPP's parliamentary list?

Answer: No, he was not included in the PPP's list of MPs announced in July 2015.

Explanation: Following his departure from the presidency in 2015, Donald Ramotar was not included in the People's Progressive Party's (PPP) list of Members of Parliament (MPs) announced in July of that year.

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When did Donald Ramotar make a return to active politics by being elected to the PPP's central committee?

Answer: 2024

Explanation: Donald Ramotar returned to active politics and was elected to the PPP's central committee in 2024, marking his re-engagement with the party's leadership structure.

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Awards and International Relations

Donald Ramotar expressed strong disapproval of Bashar al-Assad's victory in the 2014 Syrian presidential election.

Answer: False

Explanation: Donald Ramotar publicly congratulated Bashar al-Assad on his victory in the 2014 Syrian presidential election, characterizing it as a significant triumph for Syria.

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The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award presented to Donald Ramotar was given by the President of Guyana.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award presented to Donald Ramotar in January 2015 was conferred by the Prime Minister of India, not the President of Guyana.

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The 2015 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event took place in New Delhi, India, where Ramotar received his award.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2015 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event, where Donald Ramotar received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award, was held in Gandhinagar, India, not New Delhi.

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The Wikimedia Commons category for Donald Ramotar primarily contains official government documents and policy papers.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Wikimedia Commons category associated with Donald Ramotar typically contains photographs and other media files, rather than official government documents or policy papers.

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The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Indian diaspora or India itself.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award is bestowed upon distinguished non-resident Indians and persons of Indian origin for their notable contributions to India or the global Indian diaspora.

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What was Donald Ramotar's public reaction to Bashar al-Assad winning the 2014 Syrian presidential election?

Answer: He expressed congratulations, calling it a victory for Syria.

Explanation: Donald Ramotar publicly stated that Bashar al-Assad's victory in the 2014 Syrian presidential election constituted a significant victory for Syria.

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What prestigious award did Donald Ramotar receive in January 2015?

Answer: The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award

Explanation: In January 2015, Donald Ramotar was honored with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award, recognizing his contributions as a distinguished member of the Indian diaspora.

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Who presented the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award to Donald Ramotar in 2015?

Answer: The Prime Minister of India

Explanation: The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award was presented to Donald Ramotar by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, during the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event.

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In which Indian city was the 2015 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event held?

Answer: Gandhinagar

Explanation: The 2015 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, where Donald Ramotar received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award, was convened in Gandhinagar, India.

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What type of content is primarily found in the Wikimedia Commons category related to Donald Ramotar?

Answer: Photographs and other media files

Explanation: The Wikimedia Commons category for Donald Ramotar predominantly features visual media, such as photographs, rather than textual documents like policy papers or debate transcripts.

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What is the primary purpose of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award?

Answer: To recognize achievements in international diplomacy by Indian diaspora members.

Explanation: The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award is designated to honor distinguished individuals from the Indian diaspora for their significant contributions, particularly in fields such as public affairs and international relations.

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Personal Background

Donald Ramotar married Deolatchmee Ramotar in 1974 and they have two children.

Answer: False

Explanation: Donald Ramotar married Deolatchmee Ramotar in 1974. However, they have three children, not two.

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Donald Ramotar married Deolatchmee Ramotar in which year?

Answer: 1974

Explanation: Donald Ramotar married Deolatchmee Ramotar in the year 1974.

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