📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society

According to census data, the proportion of the population identifying as White British has decreased over time.

Correct answer: True

True
B False

💡 Explanation

The paragraph explicitly states that 'Census data shows that the proportion of the population identifying as White British has decreased'.

Key facts to remember

  • UK is multicultural society
  • Largest ethnic minority groups are South Asian
  • Ethnic diversity has increased over time

Why this is the answer

From the official Life in the UK study material — 4.1.1 UK population, ethnic diversity and migration:

The UK is a multicultural society. People of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese, African, Caribbean, and many other backgrounds have settled in Britain. The largest ethnic minority groups are of South Asian origin. Census data shows that the proportion of the population identifying as White British has decreased, while other ethnic groups have grown.

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