Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2018 GS-I World Geography
Question

The Parliamentary form of Government was first introduce in which country?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Great Britain

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Great Britain”.
The Parliamentary form of government was first introduced in Great Britain (UK).

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