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This category provides an overview of the current state of the United Kingdom, touching on its political, social, and economic landscape. It discusses the key institutions, the functioning of the government, and the major issues facing the nation today. The chapter also highlights the UK's role on the global stage, its cultural diversity, and the values that continue to shape British society.
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Between 1853 and 1913, the number of British citizens who left the country was:
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Which is a true statement about the Gaelic language?
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According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Hindu?
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Who is required to pay National Insurance contributions?
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What is the minimum age required to play the National Lottery?
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TV licence fees fund which organization?
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According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the UK population identified as Buddhist?
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Shopping locally supports your community. Is this true or false?
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Is Welsh widely spoken and taught in Wales?
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Who came from abroad to build canals in England during the Middle Ages?
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What can living individuals donate to assist others?
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What right does the UK guarantee to its residents or citizens?
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Which breakfast dish consists of bacon, eggs, sausage, and more?
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What days are public holidays in Scotland?
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Which statement about County Courts is true?
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In which year did Alexander Fleming win the Nobel Prize in medicine for the discovery of penicillin?
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According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the UK population identified themselves as Sikh?
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What was the population of the UK in 1901?
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Who was the British scientist who co-invented the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner?
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Which one of the following incomes is not taxable in the UK?
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Is the UK a world leader in the development and manufacture of motor-sport technology?
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Which statement about television in Northern Ireland is true?
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Which of the following is a traditional Welsh food?
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Before the 18th century, what was the biggest source of employment in Britain?
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What were the new social classes that appeared after the Black Death plague and owned large areas of land called?
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Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world without stopping?
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The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on which of the following areas?
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