Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2025

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What is the RCMP's origins?

Started as NWMP in 1873
Formed in 1885
Established in 1905
Founded in 1949

The correct answer is: Started as NWMP in 1873

The RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) was originally formed as the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) in 1873. While options B, C, and D may seem plausible, they are actually later dates than when the organization was established. This highlights the importance of paying attention to key words in the question, such as "origins" and the timelines given in the choices. Additionally, option B refers to the formation of the Northwest Rebellion, not the RCMP itself. Option C refers to the establishment of Alberta and Saskatchewan as provinces, which had no direct impact on the creation of the NWMP. And option D does not align with the fact that the RCMP was formed with the merging of the Dominion Police and the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. Therefore, the most accurate and complete answer is A, as it provides the specific origin of the RCMP.