Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Great Britain comprises of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
  2. England covers less than 60% of the total area of the United Kingdom.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The total area of United Kingdom is 94, 226 sq miles (244, 044 sq km), where England covers 50, 344 sq miles (130, 365 sq kin) i.e. less than 60% of total land area of United Kingdom. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland is a part of United Kingdom.

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