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Who keeps the flag flying in Canada's Arctic?

Quick answer: The Canadian Rangers. In our practice tests 49% of 87 answers were correct, and the most common mistake is choosing “The Canadian Forces”.

✓The Canadian Rangers
BThe Canadian Army
CThe Canadian Forces
DThe Canadian Military

Why is this the correct answer?

The Canadian Rangers are part-time reservists who patrol Canada's remote northern regions. They maintain sovereignty in the Arctic and provide vital support in their communities.

Study Tip

In Canada's Arctic, there's a unique group responsible for maintaining the country's presence and symbol, the flag, in a challenging environment. They are a specialized unit with a long history of serving in the North.

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How many people get this question right?

49% of 87 practice answers from about 58 people were correct. The most common wrong answer is "The Canadian Forces", chosen 25% of the time. The data covers practice tests on BecomeACitizen.ca from March 31, 2026 to September 30, 2026.

The Canadian RangersCorrect49%
The Canadian Army11%
The Canadian ForcesMost common mistake25%
The Canadian Military14%

How hard is this question compared with others?

It is the 7th hardest of the 167 questions we have enough data to rank. The average for the Canada's History chapter is 68% correct, and the average across all questions is 75%. You need 75% to pass the real test.

49%
correct on this question
68%
Canada's History average
75%
average, all questions

These are practice questions written from the official Discover Canada guide. IRCC does not publish the real test questions. See the full ranking in the 20 most-missed citizenship test questions or browse more Canada's History questions.

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Which part of Discover Canada is this question from?

This question is from the Canada's History section of the Canadian citizenship test. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide. You need to score at least 75% (15 out of 20 correct) to pass.

This chapter has 66 questions in our database. Studying chapter by chapter is one of the most effective ways to prepare, as it helps you build deep understanding of each topic before moving to the next.

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