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3,034 real-format Life in the UK practice questions, drawn from the open-source mirror of the official handbook bank. Click any question to see the answer and a related set.

  1. The chambers that form the UK Parliament are: Government & Law
  2. In Scotland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Government & Law
  3. How are public holidays called? Modern Society
  4. What type of character was played by Charlie Chaplin? Modern Society
  5. Motor-car racing in the UK started in ______ Modern Society
  6. During the 1950s, further immigration was encouraged for economic reasons. Modern Society
  7. Those who don’t respect the law should not expect to be allowed to become permanent residents Values & Principles
  8. Magistrates Government & Law
  9. Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed Government & Law
  10. During the Enlightenment, ______ developed ideas about economics which are still referred to today Modern Society
  11. Who was the 'Iron Duke' that defeated the Emperor Napoleon? British History
  12. In which year did John Logie Baird make the first TV broadcast between Glasgow and London? Modern Society
  13. Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the Government & Law
  14. The Union Flag comprises four crosses, one for each part of the United Kingdom. What is the UK
  15. The National Trust was founded in ______ by three volunteers Modern Society
  16. In 1833 the Emancipation Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire. British History
  17. Which invention led to the development of Britain during the Industrial Revolution? British History
  18. It is compulsory for 16 and 17-year-olds to join the National Citizen Service programme. Government & Law
  19. To be able to vote in a parliamentary, local or European election, you must register and your name must be on the electoral register Government & Law
  20. Members of the European Union can vote in all public UK elections Government & Law
  21. You can contact MPs only at their office in the House of Commons Government & Law
  22. Who was known as 'The Bard' in Scotland? Modern Society
  23. What is the name and the date of the National Day of Wales? Modern Society
  24. All terrorist groups try to radicalise and recruit people to their cause Modern Society
  25. Constituencies which had hardly any voters were called 'Pocket Boroughs' Modern Society
  26. How can you make a complaint about the Police? (Choose TWO) Government & Law
  27. When was the Magna Carta established? British History
  28. How many crosses does the Union flag have? What is the UK
  29. What is the name of the major tennis championship in the UK? Government & Law
  30. If you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint that is an example of a civil law case Government & Law
  31. Who was King/Queen when English settlers first began colonising the eastern coast of America British History
  32. What is Good Friday? Modern Society
  33. German invasion of which country led to the 2nd World War? British History
  34. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them total control over all policies and laws. Government & Law
  35. Who ran 1 mile in 4 minutes in 1954? Modern Society
  36. Some of the famous lines from William Shakespeare's plays and poems which are still often quoted are: British History
  37. The Eden Project is located in ______, in the south west of England Modern Society
  38. Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place? British History
  39. The House of Lords is more independent of the government Government & Law
  40. What celebration takes place each year on 14 February? Modern Society
  41. Which TWO things are you required to have to apply for ILR or British Citizenship? Modern Society
  42. Falkland Islands are a Crown Dependency What is the UK
  43. Who captained the English cricket team and holds a number of records, both for batting and bowling? Modern Society
  44. What are elected members of the National Assembly of Wales known as? Government & Law
  45. What time do Public Houses open at? Modern Society
  46. It was called the ‘Glorious Revolution’ because there a rapid development of economy of the UK. British History
  47. The services that funded by National Insurance Contributions are: Government & Law
  48. Why is 1928 an important date for women's rights? Government & Law
  49. Thomas Hardy is a famous author who wrote 'Far from the Madding Crowd' Modern Society
  50. You can serve on a jury up to the age of 80. Government & Law