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Difficulty: MediumConstituent Country: Scotland

Scotland is one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom. In addition to English, which of the following Celtic languages is traditionally spoken by some of the population in Scotland?

  1. GaelicAnswer
  2. B
    Welsh
  3. C
    Irish
  4. D
    Cornish

Answer

Gaelic is the Celtic language traditionally spoken by some of the population in Scotland.
Gaelic (often called Scottish Gaelic) is the indigenous Celtic language of Scotland. According to the official handbook, it is one of the minority languages traditionally spoken within the United Kingdom, specifically in parts of Scotland.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific constituent country mentioned in the question.
The question focuses on Scotland.
Each constituent country of the UK (except England) has its own distinct traditional Celtic language.
2
Differentiate between the Celtic languages spoken in the UK.
Gaelic belongs to Scotland, Welsh to Wales, and Irish to Northern Ireland.
This distinction is a fundamental part of understanding the cultural and linguistic heritage of the UK's constituent nations.

Key Concept

Linguistic heritage of the UK constituent countries
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