Life in the UK test

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1. Which is not part of the UK?
  1. Scotland
  2. Republic of Ireland
  3. England
  4. Northern Ireland
2. Which TWO are subject to income tax?
  1. Profit from selling your only home
  2. Interest from ISA
  3. Rental income
  4. Income from employment
3. Which of the following statements is correct?
  1. Volunteering can earn you extra money
  2. Volunteering is helping others without receiving payment
4. What is the chief officer of the House of Commons called?
  1. The Cabinet
  2. The Prime Minister
  3. The Speaker
  4. The Chancellor
5. Which is the most popular sport in the UK?
  1. Golf
  2. Football
  3. Rugby
  4. Judo
6. When is a parliamentary by-election held?
  1. When the Cabinet decides for it
  2. Every year
  3. When an MP resigns or dies
  4. Every two years
7. What type of disease was the Black Death that killed a significant number of British population in 1348?
  1. Typhoid
  2. Tuberculosis
  3. Yellow fever
  4. Plague
8. Which TWO did Winston Churchill also work as before becoming an MP?
  1. Musician
  2. Soldier
  3. Journalist
  4. Artist
9. How many times did Henry VIII marry?
  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 6
  4. 7
10. What one must do to vote in elections?
  1. Pay national insurance
  2. Pay Income tax
  3. Be on the electorate register
  4. Apply for voting card
11. In the Second World War, which TWO countries were on the side of the Axis powers?
  1. Austria
  2. Italy
  3. New Zealand
  4. Germany
12. Who invented the hovercraft?
  1. Francis Crick
  2. Sir Christopher Cockrell
  3. Sir Frank Whittle
  4. John Macleod
13. Which TWO countries were the founding members of the European Economic Community (EEC)?
  1. Sweden
  2. UK
  3. Luxembourg
  4. France
14. Which is a famous Stone Age site in the UK?
  1. Windsor Castle
  2. Big Ben
  3. Nelson’s Column
  4. Stonehenge
15. What are the official records of Parliament proceedings called?
  1. Inquest
  2. Sessions
  3. Question time
  4. Hansard
16. Which was written by Jane Austen?
  1. Far from the Madding Crowd
  2. God of Small Things
  3. Oliver Twist
  4. Sense and Sensibility
17. Which statement is CORRECT?
  1. Magistrates usually do not require legal qualifications
  2. Magistrates are trained legal professionals
18. Which is TRUE of the House of Commons?
  1. It is more important than the House of Lords
  2. Its members are chosen democratically
  3. The PM is member of the House of Commons
  4. All of above
19. Which TWO are held in November each year?
  1. Remembrance Day
  2. Mother's Day
  3. Bonfire Night
  4. Father's Day
20. What type of movies were Passport to Pimlico and the Ladykilllers?
  1. Comedy
  2. Thriller
  3. Horror
  4. War
21. How often elections for the European Parliament are held?
  1. Every 3 years
  2. Every 4 years
  3. Every 5 years
  4. Every 6 years
22. Which TWO areas can the devolved administrations NOT pass laws on?
  1. Defence
  2. Education
  3. Foreign policy
  4. Health
23. Which is the England's largest national park?
  1. Snowdonia
  2. Lake District
  3. Trossachs National Park
  4. Dartmoor national park
24. Approximately how long does it take to donate blood?
  1. 15 minutes
  2. 30 minutes
  3. 45 minutes
  4. 60 minutes
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