What was the primary purpose of the swan upping ceremony?

SWAN UPPING

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To train watermen for rowing competitions
To clean the Thames River
To celebrate the arrival of spring
To mark and claim ownership of swans
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Which groups were historically allowed to claim swans?
Local fishermen and traders
The worshipful company of dyers and vintners
The British Parliament
The royal family and the church
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What distinguishes royal swans from others in the swan upping ceremony?
They are kept in separate enclosures
They are larger in size
They are not marked on the beak
They have a special crown mark
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is swan upping considered necessary in modern times?
To attract tourists
Due to increasing river pollution
To maintain the tradition
To train new watermen
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What observation was made about the swan population during the ceremony?
It is just about maintaining its numbers
It is thriving and increasing
It has significantly decreased
It has become extinct
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