Question

Which of the following is not a factor that would lead us to believe that Dublin is a primate city in Ireland?
A.
Almost half of Ireland’s population lives in or around Dublin.
B.
No universities are located in Dublin.
C.
Dublin provides almost half of Ireland’s GDP and is home to the country’s busiest port.
D.
Dublin is the capital city of Ireland.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Explanation: A primate city is characterized by a dominant share of population, economic activity, services and institutions. Options A, C and D support primacy; Option B (no universities in Dublin) would not support the idea of Dublin being a primate city.