Question: The oldest graduate in the world, Shigemi Hirata who received a Bachelor of Arts degree at the age of 96 years 200 days is related to which of the following country?
(a) Japan
(b) Taiwan
(c) South Korea
(d) Philippines
Ans:(a)
Related facts:
- Shigemi Hirata of Japan became the oldest person to graduate. He received Bachelor of Arts degree at the age of 96 years 200 days.
- He graduated from the Kyoto University of Art and Design, in Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan, on 19 March 2016.
- His achievement was officially recognised by Guinness World Records on 3 June 2016.
- Hirata was born in Hiroshima on 1 September, 1919, and served in the navy during the Second World War.
Reference:
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/oldest-graduate
http://www.worldrecordacademy.com/society/oldest_college_graduate_Shigemi_Hirata_breaks_Guinness_World_Records_record_216257.html
http://www.indiatimes.com/news/world/meet-96-year-old-shigemi-hirata-the-world-s-oldest-college-graduate-256212.html