Question

The percentage of Protestant’s population in Northern Ireland is _____.
A.56%
B.53%
C.50%
D.47%

Answer 1

Hint: Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom and at times it is described as a province, a country or a region. It is also referred to as Ulster.

Complete Answer: The relation between the Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland is quite delicate. The Protestants in this region account to 53% whereas the Catholics account to 44%. Northern Ireland was primarily a catholic region but with the migration of people from England and Scotland in large numbers as a result of the Plantation of Ulster, increased the percentage of protestants in the region as these two countries have been Protestant for almost 500 years. So, there is a split population in the region, thus resulting in conflicts.
The Protestants in this region are further divided into fractions, the most post substantial one is the Presbyterians. It takes up more than one-fifth of the population, the next biggest Protestant fraction is the Anglican Church of Ireland.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: During the political violence “Troubles” of the 20th century most of the Protestants moved away from border areas of Northern Ireland. In spite of this, the Protestants continue to be a majority in the region.