Desmond D'Sa

Questions drawn from Desmond D'Sa's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.On what date was Desmond D'Sa born?

   • A.13 June 1956correct
   • B.13 June 1950
   • C.29 October 1956
   • D.29 October 2026

   Desmond D'Sa was born on 13 June 1956.

   Source: biography header

2. 2.What is the nickname for the region in Durban where Desmond D'Sa lived?

   • A.Cancer Alleycorrect
   • B.The Green District
   • C.Industrial Hub
   • D.Pollution Zone

   The region of Durban where Desmond D'Sa lived is known as a Cancer Alley due to industrial facilities.

   Source: early life section

3. 3.Which prestigious environmental award did Desmond D'Sa receive in 2014?

   • A.South African Environmental Medal
   • B.Goldman Prizecorrect
   • C.Nobel Peace Prize
   • D.Green Earth Award

   Desmond D'Sa received the Goldman Prize in 2014.

   Source: introduction

4. 4.What is the name of the organization founded by Desmond D'Sa?

   • A.Durban Environmental Justice Network
   • B.Apartheid Era Environmental Group
   • C.South African Greenspace Coalition
   • D.South Durban Community Environmental Alliancecorrect

   Desmond D'Sa founded the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance.

   Source: early career section

5. 5.What major infrastructure project has the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance advocated to prevent from expanding?

   • A.The Durban Railway Station
   • B.The Port of Durbancorrect
   • C.Durban International Airport
   • D.Durban Coastal Highway

   The network founded by Desmond D'Sa is advocated to prevent the expansion of the Port of Durban.

   Source: early career section

6. 6.What happened to Desmond D'Sa's house in 2011?

   • A.It was seized by the government
   • B.It was destroyed in a flood
   • C.It was firebombedcorrect
   • D.It was demolished by the city

   Desmond D'Sa's house was firebombed in 2011 due to his environmental advocacy.

   Source: career milestones

7. 7.Which educational institution granted Desmond D'Sa an honorary doctorate?

   • A.Durban University of Technologycorrect
   • B.University of Durban
   • C.South Africa Environmental Institute
   • D.University of Cape Town

   Desmond D'Sa received an honorary doctorate from the Durban University of Technology.

   Source: career milestones

8. 8.What historical era influenced the development of Desmond D'Sa's activism?

   • A.The Apartheid eracorrect
   • B.The Victorian era
   • C.The Industrial Revolution
   • D.The Post-Colonial era

   Being raised in the Apartheid era inspired Desmond D'Sa to integrate environmental and social justice issues.

   Source: early career section

9. 9.What was the cause of death for Desmond D'Sa?

   • A.A long-term illness
   • B.A natural disaster
   • C.An industrial accident
   • D.A traffic collisioncorrect

   Desmond D'Sa died following a traffic collision on 29 October 2026.

   Source: death section

10. 10.How old was Desmond D'Sa at the time of his death?

    • A.68
    • B.65
    • C.72
    • D.70correct

    Desmond D'Sa was 70 years old when he passed away in 2026.

    Source: death section

11. 11.Who was traveling with Desmond D'Sa at the time of his fatal accident?

    • A.Two professional colleagues
    • B.Two relativescorrect
    • C.His wife and son
    • D.No one else was present

    Desmond D'Sa died alongside two relatives in a traffic collision.

    Source: death section

12. 12.Desmond D'Sa was primarily known for protesting issues related to what?

    • A.Greenspace and pollutioncorrect
    • B.Religious freedom and housing
    • C.Healthcare and infrastructure
    • D.Taxation and education

    Desmond D'Sa was known for protesting environmental justice issues related to access to greenspace and pollution.

    Source: early career section

13. 13.Which year marked the death of Desmond D'Sa?

    • A.2020
    • B.2024
    • C.2014
    • D.2026correct

    Desmond D'Sa died on 29 October 2026.

    Source: death section

14. 14.What specific combination of issues did Desmond D'Sa aim to integrate into his activism?

    • A.Environmental and social justicecorrect
    • B.Economy and national security
    • C.Education and healthcare
    • D.Technology and labor rights

    Desmond D'Sa was inspired to integrate environmental and social justice issues in his activism.

    Source: early career section

15. 15.What has been a key success of the network founded by Desmond D'Sa?

    • A.Opposing polluting sitescorrect
    • B.Privatizing the port
    • C.Building new hospitals
    • D.Securing national tax reform

    The South Durban Community Environmental Alliance has been successful in opposing other polluting sites.

    Source: early career section