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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 Battle of Hastings is commemorated in a piece of embroidery , known as the Bayeux Tapestry British History
  2. Many people continue to visit ______ for holidays and for leisure activities such as walking, camping and fishing Modern Society
  3. The current heir to the throne is Modern Society
  4. What is the name of the PM's country house? Modern Society
  5. What organisations try to influence government policy? Government & Law
  6. Complaints against the Police can only be made by writing to the Police Complaints Commissioner Government & Law
  7. Everything found in Hansard is available online Modern Society
  8. The battle of Britain was which type of battle? British History
  9. The British constitution is described as 'unwritten' Government & Law
  10. Who is Queen Elizabeth II married to? Government & Law
  11. Plants associated with the UK are: Modern Society
  12. How many members does the UN Security Council have? British History
  13. Which of these is the name of a novel by Jane Austen? Modern Society
  14. Where did the Spanish Armada come from? British History
  15. James VI of Scotland was not related to Queen Elizabeth I of England British History
  16. The BBC is financed by selling advertising space during television programmes Modern Society
  17. Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of what? Government & Law
  18. Who appoints the members of the Cabinet? Government & Law
  19. When did Protestant ideas begin to spread? British History
  20. Where do you have to be registered to be able to vote? Government & Law
  21. During the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, where did the English government encourage Scottish and English Protestants to settle? British History
  22. When was the famous satirical magazine 'Punch' published? Modern Society
  23. If police officers are corrupt or misuse their authority they are severely punished Government & Law
  24. Young people can legally buy alcohol in pubs and off licences as soon as they are 15 Modern Society
  25. Which of these was a British plane in WWII? British History
  26. Oliver Cromwell took the title ‘King of Ireland’ British History
  27. Which of the following is an example of criminal offence? Government & Law
  28. There are ______ pence in a pound Modern Society
  29. Until what time do people play jokes on one another on April Fool’s Day? Modern Society
  30. UK MPs are elected on the basis of Government & Law
  31. The Bill of Rights confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the King’s power Government & Law
  32. It is a criminal offence to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 Government & Law
  33. Example of civil law is Government & Law
  34. When is Hogmanay celebrated? Modern Society
  35. Which TWO are correct about King Henry's wives? British History
  36. What is the purpose of National Insurance? Government & Law
  37. If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh General election Government & Law
  38. In 1982, which country invaded the Falklands prompting UK to send its naval force in defense? Government & Law
  39. In the House of Commons the government is formed by the party gaining the majority of the seats even if they do not get the most votes Government & Law
  40. Which is an example of a Civil Offence? Government & Law
  41. What is the capital of England? What is the UK
  42. The Council of Europe has power to make laws Modern Society
  43. It is compulsory to join National Citizen Service programme for 16 and 17 year olds Modern Society
  44. Henry Tudor, the leader of the House of Lancaster, became British History
  45. Where is the UK parliament based? Government & Law
  46. For most people, the right amount of income tax is automatically taken from ______ and paid directly to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Government & Law
  47. People who are self-employed Government & Law
  48. It is illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under 18. Government & Law
  49. Sir Kingsley Amis was a famous English novelist and poet who wrote more than 20 novels, including 'Lucky Jim' Modern Society
  50. When did the Vikings first attack Britain? British History