Correct answer: B — The Union Flag consists of three crosses:
The cross of St George, patron saint of England, is a red cross on a white ground.
The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, is a diagonal white cross on a blue ground.
The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, is a diagonal red cross on a white ground.
Why this question matters
This question is drawn from the “What is the UK” section of the official Home Office handbook. Topics from this chapter make up a significant portion of the 24 questions in the real exam, so being able to answer this one comfortably is a small but real step towards passing on the day.
The accepted answer is B: “A diagonal red cross on a white ground”. Memorise the underlying fact rather than the option letter — the order of options changes between attempts, and the real exam may rephrase the question.
More questions from this chapter
- Which one of the following is a Crown dependency?
- Where is the Millennium Stadium located?
- When is St Patrick's day celebrated?
- What is the capital of England?
- There is a food that is traditionally associated with Northern Ireland is ______
Keep practising
- Take a full practice test on What is the UK.
- Re-read the study notes for this chapter.
- Sit a 24-question timed mock.
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