Worlds longest ruling head of government is from:

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Q: 79 (IAS/2004)
World’s longest ruling head of government is from:

question_subject: 

General Knowledge

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,26,30,14,26,11,5

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{'new zealand': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'zimbabwe': [0, 1, 2, 3], 'government': [5, 0, 0, 1], 'switzerland': [9, 3, 9, 11], 'cuba': [2, 0, 0, 0], 'world': [24, 6, 12, 21]}

Option 1, Switzerland: It is incorrect. Switzerland is known for a unique system of government where the head (President) changes every year and is chosen among the seven members of the Swiss Federal Council.

Option 2, Cuba: This is the correct answer. Fidel Castro, the former prime minister and president of Cuba, held the power for over 49 years (1959-2008). Considering also his period as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (1965-2011), this sets him up as one of the longest ruling leaders.

Option 3, Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe was Zimbabwe`s head of government for 37 years, which is less than Castro`s tenure.

Option 4, New Zealand: It is incorrect. New Zealand has a democratic system where governments change frequently with elections held every three years.

In conclusion, Fidel Castro of Cuba was the world’s longest ruling head of government.