Practice Test 9
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What is the capital city of Scotland?
The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.
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What was the name of the project through which the atomic bomb was developed?
Scientists led by Ernest Rutherford, working at Manchester and then Cambridge University, were the first to ‘split the atom’ and took part in the Manhattan Project in the United States, which developed the atomic bomb.
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When were Protection Orders to protect a person from being forced into a marriage introduced in Scotland?
Forced Marriage Protection Orders were introduced in 2008 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland under the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007. Court orders can be obtained to protect a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person in a forced marriage. Similar Protection Orders were introduced in Scotland in November 2011.
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When is St Andrews Day, patron saint of Scotland?
St Andrews Day, patron saint of Scotland, is celebrated on the 30th of November.
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Who has control over policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security in Northern Ireland?
Policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security all remain under central UK government control. However, many other public services, such as education, are controlled by the devolved administrations.
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Who succeeded Theresa May as Prime Minister on the 24th July 2019?
Theresa May was succeeded by Boris Johnson on 24 July 2019.
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Who directed the movie ‘Brief Encounter’ in 1945?
Brief Encounter (1945) was directed by David Lean.
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What was the most spoken language during the Iron Age?
The language spoken during the Iron Age was part of the Celtic language family.
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During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?
Many Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat during Eid ul Adha.
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According to 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Sikh?
In the 2011 Census, 59% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4.8%), Hindu (1.5%), Sikh (0.8%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%).
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Which court usually deals with serious criminal cases in Scotland?
In Scotland, serious criminal cases are heard in a Sheriff Court with either a sheriff or a sheriff with a jury. The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a High Court with a judge and jury.
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Which countries fought alongside Britain against Russia during the Crimean War?
From 1853 to 1856, Britain fought with Turkey and France against Russia in the Crimean War.
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Who was the first British Prime Minister?
The first man to British Prime Minister was Sir Robert Walpole, who was Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742.
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When did Henry VIII start reining?
Henry VIII was king of England from 21 April 1509 until his death on 28 January 1547.
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What is the capital city of the UK?
The capital city of the UK is London.
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The Life in the UK test is usually taken is English, although special arrangements can be made if you wish to take it in French.
False. The Life in the UK test is usually taken is English, although special arrangements can be made if you wish to take it in Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.
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Queen Elizabeth I was a Catholic:
Queen Elizabeth I was a Protestant.
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When did Gordon Brown take over as Prime Minister from his predecessor Tony Blair?
Gordon Brown took over as Prime Minister from Tony Blair in 2007.
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When was the National Health System (NHS) established?
In 1948, Aneurin (Nye) Bevan, the Minister for Health, led the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS), which guaranteed a minimum standard of health care for all, free at the point of use.
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Who is the head of the Church of England?
The monarch is the head of the Church of England.
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Which of the following gardens is located in Wales?
There are famous gardens to visit throughout the UK, including Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst and Hidcote in England, Crathes Castle and Inveraray Castle in Scotland, Bodnant Garden in Wales, and Mount Stewart in Northern Ireland.
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The Council of Europe has the power to make new laws.
False. The Council of Europe has NO power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, the most well-known of which is the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, usually called the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Which of the following public services can be controlled by the devolved administrations?
Some public services, such as education, are controlled by the devolved administrations.
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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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