With reference to the demand for Scottish independence, which of the following is true?

Question

Scotland has been an independent kingdom since the 9th century.

 Scotland and England entered into a personal union in 1707.

 In the 2014 referendum for independence, 55% of Scots voted to stay in the union.

 The SNP was formed in 1967 with the merger of two parties.

 

a) Only one statement

b) Only two statements

c) Only three statements

d) All four statements

Answer 1

Answer: b) Only two statements

Explanation: The correct statements are 2 and 3. Statement 1 is incorrect as Scotland was not always an independent kingdom. Statement 4 is incorrect as the SNP was formed in 1934, not 1967.