Political Science · India's Foreign Policy
UGC NET Jun 2025 Political Science
In which year did the referendum to leave the European Union take place in Great Britain?
A2013
B2014
C2016 ✓ Correct
D2018
Correct answer: (C) 2016 — The Brexit referendum was held in 2016, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Brexit referendum was held in 2016, so that is the answer.
★It took place in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2016.
★Citizens voted on whether to remain in or leave the European Union.
★A majority of about 51.9 percent voted to leave.
★The result set in motion the UK's withdrawal from the EU, known as Brexit.
★It was a major political and economic turning point for Britain and Europe.
★The UK formally left the European Union in 2020 after negotiations.
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