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Which country did Banda lead to independence?

  • Zambia

  • Zimbabwe

  • Nyasaland

  • Botswana

Answer

The country that Banda led to independence was Nyasaland. This was a British protectorate in Central Africa, which is now known as Malawi. Banda was born in Nyasaland and became involved in the independence movement there. He was imprisoned by the British for his political activities, but he was released after the Second World War.
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