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Why is the emblem of Welsh Dragon not seen in the Union Flag?
The Welsh dragon does not appear on the Union Flag because, when the first Union Flag was created in 1606 from the flags of Scotland and England, the Principality of Wales was already united with England.
Indicate the name of the terrible Battle fought in 1916 in which the figure of casualties of British soldiers on the very first day was more than 60,000?
Millions of people were killed or wounded, with more than 2 million British casualties. One battle, the British attack on the Somme in July 1916, resulted in about 60,000 British casualties on the first day alone.
From the list of countries identify the one that was an overseas part of British Empire during Queen Victoria’s reign?
During the Victorian period, the British Empire grew to cover all of India, Australia and large parts of Africa. It became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people.
During whose reign, the Royal Society was formed to promote ‘natural knowledge’.
Charles II was interested in science. During his reign, the Royal Society was formed to promote ‘natural knowledge’. This is the oldest surviving scientific society in the world.
What is the current Jewish population in the UK?
In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, less than 0.5% of people identified themselves as Jewish.
Who wrote the Harry Potter series of children’s books ?
J K Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series of children’s books, which have enjoyed huge international success. She now writes fiction for adults as well.
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Discrimination in regard to Age, Sex, Disability are issues not to be discussed with anyone, and in case any such matters crop up the same are to be resolved at personal level, since, in the UK assistance from the Police or the Judiciary cannot be expected.
UK laws ensure that people are not treated unfairly in any area of life or work because of their age, disability, sex, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexuality or marital status. If you face problems with discrimination, you can get more information from the Citizens Advice Bureau.
In 1860, Who established the Nightingale Training School for nurses at St Thomas’ Hospital in London.
In 1860, Florence Nightingale established the Nightingale Training School for nurses at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. The school was the first of its kind and still exists today, as do many of the practices that Florence used. She is often regarded as the founder of modern nursing.
In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, What is the percentage of people identified themselves as Christian ?
The UK is historically a Christian country. In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian.
The Anglo-Saxons were not Christians when they first came to Britain.
The Anglo-Saxons were not Christians when they first came to Britain but, during this period, missionaries came to Britain to preach about Christianity.
What was the name of the Battle in which Duke of Wellington fought with Napoleon and also defeated him?
In 1815, the French Wars ended with the defeat of the Emperor Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo. Wellington was known as the Iron Duke and later became Prime Minister.
What is the name of the Neolithic establishment discovered by the archaeologists that are thought to be older than 3000 BC?
Skara Brae on Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland, is the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, and has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people lived near the end of the Stone Age.
What was the reason for which Henry VIII was very much eager to divorce Lady Catherin?
Catherine was a Spanish princess. She and Henry had a number of children but only one, Mary, survived. When Catherine was too old to give him another child, Henry decided to divorce her, hoping that another wife would give him a son to be his heir.
which of the following statement is correct ?
Queen Elizabeth I was a Protestant. She re-established the Church of England as the official Church in England.
Elizabeth I was very skilled at managing Parliament.
Shakespeare was a playwright and actor and wrote many poems and plays.
Who is the English Doctor having invented the famous Antibacterial Drug became world famous penicillin and received Nobel Prize?
Alexander Fleming (1881–1955) was researching influenza (the ‘flu’) in 1928 when he discovered penicillin. Alexander Fleming won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1945. Penicillin is still used to treat bacterial infections today.
How many constituencies are there in whole of the UK for which MPs are elected?
The United Kingdom Parliament currently has 650 Parliamentary constituencies across the constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), each electing a single Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons by the plurality (first past the post) system of election, ordinarily every five years.
Is the statement below True or False.
Once you become a citizen of the UK, it does not fall as mandatory to maintain laws and rules of the country and you can do or act as per your own will and wish.
If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should:
respect and obey the law
respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions
treat others with fairness
look after yourself and your family
look after the area in which you live and the environment.
Is the statement TRUE or FALSE?
Parliament Democracy prevails in the British system of Government.
The system of government in the UK is a parliamentary democracy. The UK is divided into parliamentary constituencies. Voters in each constituency elect their member of Parliament (MP) in a General Election.
Around which period establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were noted in Britain?
By about AD 600, Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were established in Britain.
What is the name of the organisation which owes responsibility for prevention of war and establishment of Global peace?
The UN was set up after the Second World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security.
Is the statement TRUE or FALSE.
In 1801, Ireland became unified with England, Scotland and Wales after the Act of Union of 1800.
Although Ireland had had the same monarch as England and Wales since Henry VIII, it had remained a separate country. In 1801, Ireland became unified with England, Scotland and Wales after the Act of Union of 1800. This created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Is the statement TRUE or FALSE?
People over 75 can apply for a free TV licence and blind people can get a 50% discount.
People over 75 can apply for a free TV licence and blind people can get a 50% discount. You will receive a fine of up to £1,000 if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence.
In spite of James-II being in exile, he received support from a specific group of people in Scotland. What is the name of the group?
Some continued to believe that James was the rightful king, particularly in Scotland. Some joined him in exile in France; others were secret supporters. James’ supporters became known as Jacobites.
William Henry Beveridge who was also a First Baron Beveridge and an internationally renowned person for his report ‘Beveridge Report’. What was the report about?
William Beveridgeis best known for the 1942 report Social Insurance and Allied Services (known as the Beveridge Report). It recommended that the government should find ways of fighting the five ‘Giant Evils’ of Want, Disease, Ignorance, Squalor and Idleness and provided the basis of the modern welfare state.