GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of-
A
immigrants trying to adapt to a new government
B
language differences affecting growth in a region
C
all citizens agreeing to a political process
D
religion as a dividing force in a region
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The segregation involves Northern Ireland’s two main voting blocs-Irish nationalist/republicans (mainly Roman Catholic) and British unionist/loyalist (mainly Protestant). It is often seen as both a cause and effect of the “Troubles".

Detailed explanation-2: -Northern Ireland was created in May 1921, when Ireland was partitioned by the Government of Ireland Act 1920, creating a devolved government for the six northeastern counties.

Detailed explanation-3: -Key points The key points relating to the religion topic are as follows: • In 2021, the main current religions were: Catholic (42.3%); Presbyterian (16.6%); Church of Ireland (11.5%); Methodist (2.3%); Other Christian denominations (6.9%); and Other religions (1.3%).

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