24 questions · 45 minutes
Life in the UK Practice Test 63
This set places the strongest emphasis on Customs, culture and society and Government, law and citizenship. Check each answer to reveal its explanation, then continue to the next question.
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Test 63 combines handbook areas, with extra weight given to Customs, culture and society and Government, law and citizenship. Use the topic links to revise a weak area before or after your attempt.
24-question test
Practice Test 63
You have 45 minutes to answer 24 questions. You need 18 correct answers to reach the 75% pass mark.
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This fixed set contains 24 Life in the UK questions drawn from the full question bank. Its chapter distribution is Chapter 3: 6, Chapter 4: 10, Chapter 5: 8. The questions will not be randomly replaced when the website is rebuilt, so you can return to the same test when reviewing your progress.
You need 18 correct answers to reach the 75% practice pass mark. Explanations appear after each checked answer, making it easier to identify a weak topic before moving on.
Review difficult subjects in the Life in the UK test guide and use the key facts pages for focused revision.
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Eight questions covered in Practice Test 63
These are the first eight questions in this fixed test. Answers and explanations are available here for revision, while the interactive test above keeps the full timed flow.
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Sample question 1 · Chapter 4
Scotland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
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Sample question 2 · Chapter 4
Which of the following statements is true?
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Answer: For some Scottish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than Christmas
In Scotland, the 31st December is called Hogmanay and 2 January is also a public holiday. For some Scottish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than Christmas.
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Sample question 3 · Chapter 3
What actions did Henry VII take after his victory in the Wars of the Roses?
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Answer: Reduced the power of the nobles
After his victory in the Wars of the Roses, Henry VII wanted to make sure that England remained peaceful and that his position as king was secure. He deliberately strengthened the central administration of England and reduced the power of the nobles.
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Sample question 4 · Chapter 5
Which of the following public services can be controlled by the devolved administrations?
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Answer: Education
Some public services, such as education, are controlled by the devolved administrations.
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Sample question 5 · Chapter 4
During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?
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Answer: Eid ul Adha
Many Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat during Eid ul Adha.
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Sample question 6 · Chapter 5
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports known as:
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Answer: Hansard
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard.
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Sample question 7 · Chapter 4
When is Bonfire Night celebrated?
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Answer: 5th of November
Bonfire Night is celebrated on the 5th of November.
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Sample question 8 · Chapter 3
Which two of the following social laws were liberalised during the ‘Swinging Sixties’?
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Answer: The law of abortion and The law of divorce
The law of abortion and the law of divorce were liberalised during the ‘Swinging Sixties’.