UPSC Prelims 2005·GS1·geography·world geography

Consider the following statements: 1. Great Britain Comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 2. England coves less than 60% of the total area of the United Kingdom. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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  1. A1 only
  2. B2 onlyCorrect
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect. Great Britain comprises England, Wales, and Scotland. The United Kingdom (UK) comprises England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, not Great Britain. Statement 2 is correct. England's area is approximately 130,395 square kilometers, while the total area of the United Kingdom is approximately 242,500 square kilometers. This means England covers roughly 53.7% of the UK's total area, which is less than 60%. Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
geography: Consider the following statements: 1. Great Britain Comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 2. England

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