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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. What year was the Scottish Parliament formed in? Government & Law
  2. Which is the UK's most popular sport? Modern Society
  3. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland Youth Court cases are normally heard by (choose TWO answers)? Government & Law
  4. ______ was the longest-serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th century Government & Law
  5. The UK had high levels of employment during the Great Depression of the 1930s Government & Law
  6. Where is the UK geographically located? Modern Society
  7. Which of the following is associated with the Elizabethan period in England? British History
  8. Which Admiral's Column is in Trafalgar Square, London? British History
  9. What is the King James Bible also known as? British History
  10. The UK has hosted the Olympic Games three times. When did the UK host the games in the 20th century? (Choose TWO) Modern Society
  11. What is the Mercury Music Prize awarded for? British History
  12. How many members does a jury in Wales have? Government & Law
  13. What TWO actions can a judge take if a public body is not respecting someone's legal rights? Government & Law
  14. Some local councils appoint ______, who is the ceremonial leader of the council Government & Law
  15. Who developed the radar? Modern Society
  16. Anyone aged ______ or over can stand for election as an MP Government & Law
  17. Who wrote the poem "The Daffodils"? Modern Society
  18. When did the War of the Roses start? British History
  19. In the UK, you must have a ______ to drive on public roads Modern Society
  20. What is a fundamental principle of British life? Values & Principles
  21. What did the Chartists campaign for? Government & Law
  22. When did William of Orange invade England? British History
  23. In which year was Britain's first woman Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, elected to join the parliament of United Kingdom? Government & Law
  24. ______, the queen of the Iceni is still remembered today and there is a statue of her on Westminster Bridge in London Modern Society
  25. What is the name given to rented additional land which people use to grow fruit and vegetable? Modern Society
  26. How often are elections held in Britain? Modern Society
  27. Where is the SECC located? Modern Society
  28. People over 75 years of age don't have to pay for a TV licence Modern Society
  29. In Northern Ireland, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne in July is also a public holiday British History
  30. Where was Robert Burns from? Modern Society
  31. Which flower is associated with Scotland? Modern Society
  32. To be able to vote in a parliamentary, local or European election, you must have your name on the electoral register Government & Law
  33. Conservative Party is a political party in the UK Modern Society
  34. Where is the Cenotaph located? Modern Society
  35. In 1921 a treaty gave independence to the south of Ireland. Government & Law
  36. Which of the Houses is more important in today's Britain? Government & Law
  37. What is the percentage of Sikh living in the UK? Modern Society
  38. What percentage of the workforce are women? Modern Society
  39. First professional football clubs were formed in the late 19th century Modern Society
  40. The Man Booker Prize is awarded in which area? British History
  41. John Constable (1776-1837) founded the modern police force in England Modern Society
  42. What are the MPs who don’t represent a political party called? Government & Law
  43. What are TWO of the roles of the House of Lords? Government & Law
  44. The members of the National Assembly for Welsh (AMs) can only speak in Welsh Modern Society
  45. Where are all minor criminal cases heard in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? Government & Law
  46. The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on two occasions Modern Society
  47. Who build the wall to keep out the Picts? British History
  48. When was the Scottish Parliament established? Government & Law
  49. Which of the options is a famous British author? Modern Society
  50. When was The First British Prime minister (Sir Robert Walpole) in power? Government & Law