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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. Norwich, Plymouth and Leeds are cities in Modern Society
  2. You should use ______ to get money back that was owed to you Modern Society
  3. Who led the team of scientists to 'split the atom' for the first time? Modern Society
  4. If judges agree that a government action is illegal, the government must Government & Law
  5. charities that care about the environment are Modern Society
  6. What area is the Home Secretary responsible for? Government & Law
  7. The process 'Highland Clearances' happened due to rebellion of slaves British History
  8. ______ and his wife Jane Daly introduced 'shampooing', the Indian art of head massage, to Britain Modern Society
  9. Heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis are Modern Society
  10. When was a Turing machine invented? Government & Law
  11. Small claims can also be issued online through Money Claims Online Government & Law
  12. In which battle during the First World War did the British suffer 60,000 casualties on the first day? British History
  13. Who campaigned for women's rights? Government & Law
  14. You are not responsible for cleaning up after your pet in public places Modern Society
  15. During the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries children also worked in the factories and were treated in the same way as adults British History
  16. What is the name of the building where the Northern Irish Assembly meets? Government & Law
  17. The last battle between Britain and France was the battle of Waterloo. British History
  18. What was build as part of the UK's celebration of the new millennium? Modern Society
  19. The Boer War of 1899 to 1902 established the idea that the British Empire is a force for good British History
  20. What sort of charity is 'Friends of the Earth'? Modern Society
  21. Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are elected by ______ Government & Law
  22. What percentage of people identified themselves as Sikh in the 2009 Citizenship Survey? Modern Society
  23. The Civil War in 1642 split the country into which two groups? British History
  24. Big Ben was named 'Elizabeth Tower' in honour of Queen Elizabeth I Government & Law
  25. Which of the following UK landmarks is in Northern Ireland? Modern Society
  26. Why is 1928 an important year for women's rights? Government & Law
  27. What is a responsibility that you will have as a citizen or permanent resident of the UK? Modern Society
  28. What is the percentage of Muslims living in the UK? Modern Society
  29. Famous gardens in the UK are: Modern Society
  30. Which of these are 'Crown Dependencies'? What is the UK
  31. The Reform Act of 1832 increased Modern Society
  32. What was the religion of the Puritans? Modern Society
  33. Against which country did Britain fight at the Battle of Waterloo? British History
  34. The Domesday Book gives a picture of society in England just after the Norman Conquest British History
  35. Nearly 20% of the population has a parent or grandparent born outside the UK. Modern Society
  36. Who resides in 10 Downing Street? Government & Law
  37. The Welsh Dragon doesn't appear on the Union Flag because Wales was already united with England in 1606 Modern Society
  38. Who first built the Tower of London? British History
  39. ______ were built during the Industrial Revolution to link the factories to towns and cities and to the ports, particularly in the new industrial areas in the middle and north of England British History
  40. Is St Helena part of the UK? Modern Society
  41. Who was the Prime Minister during 1945-1951? Government & Law
  42. The present voting age of 18 was set in Modern Society
  43. Every MP in the UK has his/her own constituency Government & Law
  44. Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard Modern Society
  45. How often do you have to take the MOT test for an old vehicle? Modern Society
  46. To register to vote you have to ______ Government & Law
  47. How old do you have to be to have your name placed on the electoral register Government & Law
  48. Which two of the following are fundamental principles of British life? Values & Principles
  49. The chairperson of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is the Moderator, who is appointed for the whole lifetime to speak on behalf of that Church. What is the UK
  50. What does the York Minster have? Modern Society