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Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month. They thank Allah for giving them the strength to complete the fast. The date when it takes place changes every year.
Which of the TWO are correct?
New Year, 1 January, is a public holiday. People usually celebrate on the night of 31 December (called New Year’s Eve).
Remembrance Day, 11 November, commemorates those who died fighting for the UK and its allies.
How are the Archbishop selected?
The monarch is the head of the Church of England. The spiritual leader of the Church of England is the Archbishop of Canterbury. The monarch has the right to select the Archbishop and other senior church officials, but usually the choice is made by the Prime Minister and a committee appointed by the Church.
Is the statement below True or False.
The UK has a free press. This means that what is written in newspapers is free from government control.
The UK has a free press. This means that what is written in newspapers is free from government control. Some newspaper owners and editors hold strong political opinions and run campaigns to try to influence government policy and public opinion.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Women in Britain today make up about half of the workforce. On average, girls leave school with better qualifications than boys. More women than men study at university.
Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi) is a _________
Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi) is a Sikh festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa. It is celebrated on 14 April each year with parades, dancing and singing.
At which festival are mince pies traditionally eaten?
Mince pies are traditionally eaten at Christmas time. People also eat roast turkey and Christmas pudding.
Dylan Thomas was a famous writer and poet from which country?
Dylan Thomas (1914–1953) was a Welsh poet and writers. One of his famous works is Under Milk Wood.
Which TWO services are funded by National Insurance Contributions?
Almost everybody in the UK who is in paid employment, including self-employed people, must pay National Insurance Contributions. The money raised is used to pay for state benefits and services such as the state retirement pension and the National Health Service (NHS).
Which TWO festivals or traditions are held in November each year?
Bonfire Night takes place on 5 November and people set off fireworks at home or in special displays. Remembrance Day is held on 11 November and commemorates those who died fighting for the UK and its allies.
Who developed the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner, Concorde ?
The 1960s was a time of technological progress. Britain and France developed the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner, Concorde.
For working people of the UK which of these is mandatory?
Almost everybody in the UK who is in paid work, including self-employed people, must pay National Insurance Contributions. The money raised from National Insurance Contributions is used to pay for state benefits and services such as the state retirement pension and the National Health Service (NHS).
Is the statement below True or False.
There are no established Church in Northern Ireland and Wales.
There is no established Church in Wales or Northern Ireland.
Which publication is exclusively meant for publishing news on Parliament?
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard.
Where in the UK is St Andrew’s Day celebrated?
30 November: St Andrew’s Day, Scotland.
Is the statement below True or False.
The people who earns by serving the government is not liable for paying Income Tax, but the Traders & Businessmen are liable for Paying Income Tax.
For most people, the right amount of income tax is automatically taken from their income from employment by their employer and paid directly to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the government department that collects taxes. If you are self-employed, you need to pay your own tax through a system called ‘self-assessment’, which includes completing a tax return.
Is the statement below True or False.
Since Female Genital Mutilation is not allowed in the UK, you can take the person to other country for the same, which is allowed by the Government.
Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as cutting or female circumcision, is illegal in the UK. Practising FGM or taking a girl or woman abroad for FGM is a criminal offence.
Is the statement below True or False.
If you have a licence from any other country (except from the European Union (EU), Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway), you may use it in the UK for up to 12 months.
If you have a licence from any other country, (except from the European Union (EU), Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway) you may use it in the UK for up to 12 months. To continue driving after that, you must get a UK full driving licence.
Is the statement below True or False.
‘The Man Booker Prize’ for Fiction is an award given only to the Women writers of North America.
The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for the best fiction novel written by an author from the Commonwealth, Ireland or Zimbabwe. It has been awarded since 1968.
Name a British author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907.
Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) poems and novels reflected the idea that the British Empire was a force for good. Rudyard Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907.
What is the minimum age required for getting a Driving Licence in the UK?
In the UK, you must be at least 17 years old to drive a car or motor cycle and you must have a driving licence to drive on public roads.
Who is the Head of the official Church of England?
The monarch is the head of the Church of England. The spiritual leader of the Church of England is the Archbishop of Canterbury.
What is the full Form of DWP?
If you have permission to work in the UK, you will need to telephone the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to arrange to get a National Insurance number.
Who was Laurence Olivier?
The British actor Sir Laurence Olivier, later Lord Olivier, who was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays.