World’s longest ruling head of government is from:
- ASwitzerland
- BCubaCorrect
- CZimbabwe
- DNew Zealand
Explanation
The correct answer is B because Fidel Castro of Cuba held the record for the longest tenure as a head of government in the modern era. He served as the leader of Cuba for 49 years, first as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976 and then as President from 1976 to 2008. While other world leaders like Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe also had very long tenures, Castro remains the historical benchmark for the longest continuous rule by a non royal head of government. This question typically appears in the context of historical political milestones frequently covered in general studies.
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