Canadian citizenship test practice question · Government and elections
What was the original name of the RCMP when it was formed in 1873?
Answer options
- The Dominion Rangers
- The North-West Mounted PoliceCorrect
- The Hudson's Bay Guard
- The Upper Canada Constabulary
Answer: The North-West Mounted Police
The North-West Mounted Police was formed in 1873. It became the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1920.
Checked November 7, 2026