Life in the UK Test Practice 2024

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The pass mark for this practice Life in the UK test is 18 out of 24 and you will get an instant pass or fail grade after submitting your answers. Good luck!

1. Which statement below is correct?

The Industrial Revolution brought about changes to the NHS in the 1970s.

The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid development of industry that took place during the 18th century and 19th century.

Question 1 of 24

2. TRUE or FLASE: Conwy and Caernarvon are the names of famous British ships.

True

False

Question 2 of 24

3. TRUE or FALSE: Lobby and pressure groups work to influence government policies in Britain.

True

False

Question 3 of 24

4. Robert Burns is associated with which area in the UK?

Wales

Northern Ireland

Scotland

England

Question 4 of 24

5. TRUE or FALSE: Anne Boleyn was accused of taking lovers and executed at the Tower of London.

True

False

Question 5 of 24

6. Which statement below is true?

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is the only media organisation to be entirely funded by the state.

Funding for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is generated through subscriptions and advertising.

Question 6 of 24

7. Which of these are funded by National Insurance Contributions? (Choose 2 answers)

Highway maintenance

The NHS

BBC television programs

State pension

Question 7 of 24

8. In which year did World War I end?

1940

1914

1918

1945

Question 8 of 24

9. How do they choose the House of Commons' speaker?

A public election is held

The Queen makes the choice

There is a secret ballot

The Prime Minister makes the choice

Question 9 of 24

10. TRUE or FLASE: Elizabeth I was very skilled at managing Parliament.

True

False

Question 10 of 24

11. What is the most popular sport in the UK?

Football

Baseball

Basketball

Cricket

Question 11 of 24

12. If you were owed money by another person or organisation, which court could you use to get your money back?

The County Court

The Magistrates' Court

The Coroner's Court

The Youth Court

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13. What was the importance of the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679?

It put an end to capital punishment in England

It ensured that a person's place of burial could only be determined by a relative

It banned unlawful detainment

It allowed prisoners to vote

Question 13 of 24

14. Who invented the ATM (automatic teller machine)?

Sir Tim Berners-Lee

Alan Turing

Sir Frank Whittle

James Goodfellow

Question 14 of 24

15. TRUE or FALSE: The Laurence Oliver awards is an event that celebrates British theatre.

True

False

Question 15 of 24

16. Which Prime Minister gave the famous "Wind of Change" speech?

Harold Macmillan

Margaret Thatcher

Winston Churchill

Clement Attlee

Question 16 of 24

17. TRUE or FALSE: Prime Minister’s questions usually occur once every month.

True

False

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18. As a UK resident, you must ____ and ___. (Choose 2 answers)

Adopt Christian beliefs

Take in stray animals and care for them

Treat other people fairly

Obey and respect the law

Question 18 of 24

19. TRUE or FALSE: The main political parties are always looking for members.

True

False

Question 19 of 24

20. TRUE or FALSE: To become a citizen or permanent resident of the UK you must be able to read and speak English.

True

False

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21. What was an underlying factor behind the Troubles?

Scottish Independence

Ireland becoming one country

The independence of Wales

The arrangement of English Parliament

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22. Which of the following must a police officer do?

Obey the laws

Be abusive and rude

Make false statements

Take a neutral political stance

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23. Who should you contact if you need to apply for a National Insurance Number?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

The National Health Services (NHS)

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

Question 23 of 24

24. When was the Scottish Parliament formed?

1999

1987

1989

2009

Question 24 of 24

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