Hong-Kong region was previously in the
administrative control of which of the
following countries?
(a) France (b) Britain
(c) Portugal (d) Italy
Answers
Hong-Kong region was previously in the administrative control of Britain
Explanation:
Hong Kong is a metropolitan area and a special administrative region on the eastern Pearl River Delta of the South China Sea. It is currently under the administration of the People's Republic of China. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world.
Hong Kong became a colony of the British Empire after the Qing Empire ceded Hong Kong Island at the end of the First Opium War in 1842. The whole territory was transferred to China in 1997.
Option B is the answer.
Explanation:
Among the four options given in question statement the correct option is option B.
Hong Kong region was once under the administrative control of Britain. It was after the opium war in 1842, that this region came under British colonial rule which lasted for several years. Then after the liberation of China and in 1997, Hong Kong's administrative authority was taken up by China.
Today Hong Kong is one of the world's busiest spots and many people come here for trade etc