Practice Test 21
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When are local elections for councillors held in most local authorities?
For most local authorities, local elections for councillors are held in May every year.
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When did the BBC start the world’s first regular television service?
The BBC started radio broadcasts in 1922 and began the world’s first regular television service in 1936.
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Where can Admiral Nelson’s ship known as HMS Victory be visited?
Admiral Nelson’s ship, HMS Victory, can be visited in Portsmouth.
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Who used a system of land ownership known as feudalism?
The Normans used a system of land ownership known as feudalism.
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What name was given to the members of the Women’s Social and Political Union founded in 1903?
In 1903 Emmeline Pankhurst helped found the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU). This was the first group whose members were called ‘suffragettes’.
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What is the Commonwealth?
The Commonwealth is an association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development. Most member states were once part of the British Empire, although a few countries which were not have also joined.
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Which landscape architect designed grounds around country houses so that the landscape appeared to be natural, with grass, trees and lakes?
In the 18th century, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown designed the grounds around country houses so that the landscape appeared to be natural, with grass, trees and lakes. He often worked with Edwin Lutyens to design colourful gardens around the houses he designed.
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Which of the following is NOT a duty of the police?
The job of the police in the UK is to protect life and property, prevent disturbances (also known as keeping the peace) and prevent and detect crime.
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Who was the British Minister after Margaret Thatcher?
John Major was Prime Minister after Mrs Thatcher, and helped establish the Northern Ireland peace process.
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Who introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan by which Wales was annexed to the Crown of England in 1284?
In 1284 King Edward I of England introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan, which annexed Wales to the Crown of England.
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Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
In the 19th century, Gilbert and Sullivan wrote comic operas, often making fun of popular culture and politics. These operas include HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado.
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Who forms the shadow cabinet?
The leader of the opposition also appoints senior opposition MPs to be ‘shadow ministers’. They form the shadow cabinet and their role is to challenge the government and put forward alternative policies.
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When did ‘the Concorde’ aircraft fly for the first time?
The ‘Concorde’, the world’s only supersonic passenger aircraft, first flew in 1969.
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Which popular British sport can be traced back to the 15th century?
The modern game of golf can be traced back to 15th century Scotland.
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Which British painter is considered to be the artist who raised the profile of landscape painting?
Joseph Turner (1775-1851) was an influential landscape painter in a modern style. He is considered the artist who raised the profile of landscape painting.
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Which of the following days are public holidays in Scotland (choose TWO options)?
In Scotland, the 1st of January and the 2nd of January are bank holidays.
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In which city is the Welsh government building, also known as Senedd, located?
In Wales the elected members, known as SMs, meet at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.
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In the UK, most people live in towns and cities and very small parts of Britain are countryside:
False. Most people live in towns and cities but much of Britain is still countryside.
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What British writer created the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a Scottish doctor and writer. He was best known for his stories about Sherlock Holmes, who was one of the first fictional detectives.
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What is the name of the annual event that gives awards in a range of musical categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist?
The Brit Awards is an annual event that gives awards in a range of categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist.
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During the 17th century there were two main groups in Parliament, which were known as:
During the 17th century there were two main groups in Parliament, known as the Whigs and the Tories.
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Which of the following territories forms part of the UK?
The UK is formed by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Which TWO of the following responsibilities will you have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?
Respect and obey the law and look after the area in which you live and the environment are the correct answers.
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In Northern Ireland, a newly qualified driver must display an R plate for one year after passing the test.
This statement is TRUE.
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