📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society

Which TWO statements accurately describe aspects of UK society?

Correct answers: The UK is recognized as a multicultural society.; Census data indicates a decrease in the proportion of the population identifying as White British.

The UK is recognized as a multicultural society.
B The largest ethnic minority groups in the UK are of African origin.
Census data indicates a decrease in the proportion of the population identifying as White British.
D People from only a few specific backgrounds have settled in Britain.

💡 Explanation

The paragraph explicitly states the UK is a multicultural society and that census data shows a decrease in the proportion of the population identifying as White British.

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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