Which of the following statements about 'Alcatraz', which was recently in news, is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>? 1. It was once a defence fort on Alcatraz island of America. 2. It was once a prison on Alcatraz island of America. 3. It was once occupied by a group of native American students, known as 'Indians of all tribes'. Select the answer using the code given below :
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1, 2 and 3 ✓
- D. 1 only
Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay has historically served as a military fort, a high-security federal prison, and was famously occupied in 1969 by Native American activists calling themselves 'Indians of All Tribes'.
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