Multiple choice general knowledge

Scotland Yard was originally the name of a medieval house used by Scots Kings visiting London?

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Scotland Yard was named after the Great Scotland Yard building, which backed onto a street called Scotland Yard. This area was where Scottish kings and ambassadors stayed when visiting London in the Middle Ages, as they needed secure accommodation. The Metropolitan Police later adopted the name when they moved there in 1890, making 'Scotland Yard' synonymous with London's police force.

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