In which year was the melody of the UAE national anthem, Ishy Bilady, adopted?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1971
- Step 1: The melody was adopted in 1971, the anthem had no words until 1986, and it was officially accepted as the national anthem after the formation of the country in December 1971. Answer: 1971. Why not the others: 1986 is the year the lyrics were written, not the year the melody was adopted.
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