Test Your General Knowledge- A Quiz Part-2

General knowledge is important aspect of our studies. As you are reading this article, you might be having read the previous one and reading this one. You have given the answers of the previous 15 questions and now you are ready to give answers of another 15 questions. The other 15 questions are waiting for you just read them and answer them. If you don’t know the answer, then you can see the answers given below. You can also compare your answer with the answers given below. So start the stuff…

1.  What animal is the symbol of the World Wildlife Fund?
Ans.   The Giant Panda is the symbol of the World Wildlife Fund.

2. What was the date a man first walked on the moon?
Ans. On the day of 29th July, 1969 Nil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon.  .

3. Which is the largest wild cat?
Ans. Tiger is the largest wild cat.

4.  What colors do a color blind person have trouble distinguishing?
Ans. Red and Green are the colors that color blind people have trouble distinguishing.

5. What year were the Olympics held in Mexico?
Ans. In 1968, The Olympic Games held in Mexico.

6. What bird is used as the sign of peace?
Ans. The Dove is used as the sign of peace.

7. What is the highest Mountain in Africa?
Ans. Mount Kimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa.

8. Which Planet did Superman come from?
Ans. Superman came from Krypton planet.

9. What is the largest man made structure on Earth?
Ans. The Great Wall of China is the largest man made structure on the Earth.

 10. What is fastest animal on earth?
Ans. Able to dive at almost 200 miles per hour, the peregrine falcon is not only the fastest flying bird in the world, but the fastest animal on earth

11. What is the annual list of all ships called?
Ans. Lloyds Register.

12. Who plays Mrs. Weasley in Harry Potter?
Ans. Julie Walters Plays the role of Mrs.Weasley in all the Harry Potter films.
13. When the famous pop-star Michael Jackson Born?  
Ans. Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958

14. What does the abbreviation E.G. stand for?
Ans. It stands for Exempli Gretia or For Example.

15. How Many Pounds do you have if you have 1 million pennies?
Ans. I will have a 10,000 Pounds if I have 1 million pennies.

16. What does BBC stand for?
Ans. BBC stands for British Broadcasting Corporation.

17. Who invented the Train?
Ans. George Stephenson invented train in 1822.

18. What is the international radio code word for the letter R?
Ans. The international radio codeword for the letter R is Romeo.

19. Who played the role of mask in famous movie The Mask?
Ans. Jim Carry played that role of mask.

20. When McDonald’s founded?
Ans. The McDonald’s founded on May 15, 1940 in San Bernardino, California.

So now, you have given the second test for improving your General Knowledge. Do you know? The questioners are the best way of improving the general knowledge. They help you improving your general knowledge by the information you want.

British Citizenship - Life In The UK Test

 

British Citizenship - Life In The UK Test

 

 

Preparing to gain British citizenship can be a lengthy process. There are several ways of going about it. Those who are applying for UK naturalization is the most common way to gain British citizenship.  It applies to those who were not born in the UK or have any ancestral background.  The first step is to make sure you meet the residency requirements.  Secondly, you must pass a ‘Life in the UK test'.  Then you need to apply for citizenship.

 

People who are applying for  British citizenship or obtaining an indefinite leave to remain (ILR), with an ESOL 3 level should take the Life in the UK test. If your English is less than ESOL 3 then you can take combined English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and citizenship classes instead of taking the test.

 

 

Preparation

 

If you are not up to speed on the culture of the UK, then it is advisable to read “Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship”, 2nd Edition. There are a lot of facts and figures which you will need to learn in order to pass the exam.  There are many who have lived in the UK all their lives would find this test extremely challenging.  It is estimated that 1 in 3 people fail the test, about 30%.  A re-test costs around £34, so failing can be very expensive. It is advised that you join a practice test site to make sure you are fully prepared.

 

 

The Test

 

The questions can be anything from UK society, culture, law, history, government, democracy, employment issues and Europe. The computer based test lasts for 45 minutes and consists of 24  multiple choice questions, which are based on chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of ‘Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship' book. The pass rate is 75%.  The main language for the test is English.  However, audio is allowed.  If you fail, you will have the opportunity to apply for another test, but you will have to pay the fee.

 

 

Who is Exempt?

 

·         If you are under 18 years old or over 65 years of age you will be exempt.

·         Those suffering from physical or mental health conditions that would affect the ability to take the test. Visual or hearing impairments are not exempt, but make sure you mention any impairments or health conditions when booking the test.

 

 

Make sure you take identification such as a passport; full or provisional UK photocard driving license; immigration status document endorsed with a UK Residence Permit, bearing a photograph of the holder; any of these Home office documents: Certificate of Identity Document, Stateless Person Document, or Convention Travel Document.  Make a note of any reference numbers if you have taken test before.

 

 

Step-by-step guide to Life in the UK Test Preparation

 

1.            Visit the UK border agency webpage for details on the exam and additional requirements (lifeintheuk.gov.uk).  Make sure you meet the criteria for British citizenship

 

2.            Book your test as it can take about two weeks. Take the test before you apply for naturalisation

 

3.            Read the official book - Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship (2007), 2nd Edition. Free ebook when you subscribe with citizenshiptests.co.uk

 

4.            Undertake unlimited online practice test questions in exam conditions at www.Citizenshiptests.co.uk

 

5.            Review your test feedback and analysis as a guide for further revision and practice. 

 

6.            If you are getting at least 75% of answers (18 out of 24) correct most of the time, then you are ready for the official test, otherwise re-arrange your test date and undertake further study.

 

7.            Apply for settlement or submit citizenship application

Test Your General Knowledge- A Quiz Part-1

General Knowledge is an important aspect of studies. Co-curricular activities provide knowledge of the world outside the window of the classroom. John Adams said that “Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people.” For students it is important to increase their general knowledge. Having powerful general knowledge you can make yourself better personality, as general knowledge is an important characteristic of a good personality. Wouldn’t it be nice for you if you test your general knowledge by answering the questions that are specially meant for testing your GK? Actually, there is not any better way of improving GK other than answering GK quiz. This article will give you that opportunity. It will give you a free GK quiz. You can test your general knowledge here and decide how strong GK you have. Start from the first question and try to answer it. If you don’t know the answer then you check out answers given below.

1. Who was the famous play writer William Shakespeare’s wife?
Ans. ‘Anna Hathaway’ was William Shakespeare’s wife.

2. What is a supernova?
Ans. It is the end time situation of a star which is going to be exploded.

3. What do the 5 Olympic rings represent?
Ans. The 5 rings of the Olympic represent the 5 continents.

4. Where is the one place that the American flag flies 24 hours a day, but is never raised or lowered and is never saluted?
Ans. It is the Moon!

5. What is a Bull Market on the stock exchange?
Ans. It is when the stocks are rising in value and are expected to be continued rising.

6. What sport is called the sport of Kings?
Ans.  Horse Racing.

7. Which is the longest river in Britain?
Ans.  Severn River is the longest river in Britain.

8. What Year was the Olympic Games first televised?
Ans. In the year of 1956, the Olympic Games were televised first.

9. Who are more, men or women in the world?
Ans. Men are more than women in the world.

10.  Who wrote the Declaration of Independence in the USA?
Ans. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in USA.

11. How many years are there in a Millennium?
Ans. 1000 years are there in a millennium.
12.  What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?
Ans. CO2 is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide.

13.  What is the fear of spiders called?
Ans. The fear of spiders is known as Arachnophobia.

14. How many chambers does the Human Heart have?
Ans. The human heart has four chambers the two upper atria (singular: atrium) and the two lower ventricles.

15. What was the name of the first cloned sheep?
Ans. It is Dolly!

So now, you have given the test. You may know some of the answers of these questions or all, but the main thing is that, by reading this article, you could improve your general knowledge. It may have helped you in the process of improving you GK.

British Citizenship - Life In The UK Test

 

British Citizenship - Life In The UK Test

 

 

Preparing to gain British citizenship can be a lengthy process. There are several ways of going about it. Those who are applying for UK naturalization is the most common way to gain British citizenship.  It applies to those who were not born in the UK or have any ancestral background.  The first step is to make sure you meet the residency requirements.  Secondly, you must pass a ‘Life in the UK test'.  Then you need to apply for citizenship.

 

People who are applying for  British citizenship or obtaining an indefinite leave to remain (ILR), with an ESOL 3 level should take the Life in the UK test. If your English is less than ESOL 3 then you can take combined English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and citizenship classes instead of taking the test.

 

 

Preparation

 

If you are not up to speed on the culture of the UK, then it is advisable to read “Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship”, 2nd Edition. There are a lot of facts and figures which you will need to learn in order to pass the exam.  There are many who have lived in the UK all their lives would find this test extremely challenging.  It is estimated that 1 in 3 people fail the test, about 30%.  A re-test costs around £34, so failing can be very expensive. It is advised that you join a practice test site to make sure you are fully prepared.

 

 

The Test

 

The questions can be anything from UK society, culture, law, history, government, democracy, employment issues and Europe. The computer based test lasts for 45 minutes and consists of 24  multiple choice questions, which are based on chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of ‘Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship' book. The pass rate is 75%.  The main language for the test is English.  However, audio is allowed.  If you fail, you will have the opportunity to apply for another test, but you will have to pay the fee.

 

 

Who is Exempt?

 

·         If you are under 18 years old or over 65 years of age you will be exempt.

·         Those suffering from physical or mental health conditions that would affect the ability to take the test. Visual or hearing impairments are not exempt, but make sure you mention any impairments or health conditions when booking the test.

 

 

Make sure you take identification such as a passport; full or provisional UK photocard driving license; immigration status document endorsed with a UK Residence Permit, bearing a photograph of the holder; any of these Home office documents: Certificate of Identity Document, Stateless Person Document, or Convention Travel Document.  Make a note of any reference numbers if you have taken test before.

 

 

Step-by-step guide to Life in the UK Test Preparation

 

1.            Visit the UK border agency webpage for details on the exam and additional requirements (lifeintheuk.gov.uk).  Make sure you meet the criteria for British citizenship

 

2.            Book your test as it can take about two weeks. Take the test before you apply for naturalisation

 

3.            Read the official book - Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship (2007), 2nd Edition. Free ebook when you subscribe with citizenshiptests.co.uk

 

4.            Undertake unlimited online practice test questions in exam conditions at www.Citizenshiptests.co.uk

 

5.            Review your test feedback and analysis as a guide for further revision and practice. 

 

6.            If you are getting at least 75% of answers (18 out of 24) correct most of the time, then you are ready for the official test, otherwise re-arrange your test date and undertake further study.

 

7.            Apply for settlement or submit citizenship application

Test Your General Knowledge- A Quiz Part-1

General Knowledge is an important aspect of studies. Co-curricular activities provide knowledge of the world outside the window of the classroom. John Adams said that “Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people.” For students it is important to increase their general knowledge. Having powerful general knowledge you can make yourself better personality, as general knowledge is an important characteristic of a good personality. Wouldn’t it be nice for you if you test your general knowledge by answering the questions that are specially meant for testing your GK? Actually, there is not any better way of improving GK other than answering GK quiz. This article will give you that opportunity. It will give you a free GK quiz. You can test your general knowledge here and decide how strong GK you have. Start from the first question and try to answer it. If you don’t know the answer then you check out answers given below.

1. Who was the famous play writer William Shakespeare’s wife?
Ans. ‘Anna Hathaway’ was William Shakespeare’s wife.

2. What is a supernova?
Ans. It is the end time situation of a star which is going to be exploded.

3. What do the 5 Olympic rings represent?
Ans. The 5 rings of the Olympic represent the 5 continents.

4. Where is the one place that the American flag flies 24 hours a day, but is never raised or lowered and is never saluted?
Ans. It is the Moon!

5. What is a Bull Market on the stock exchange?
Ans. It is when the stocks are rising in value and are expected to be continued rising.

6. What sport is called the sport of Kings?
Ans.  Horse Racing.

7. Which is the longest river in Britain?
Ans.  Severn River is the longest river in Britain.

8. What Year was the Olympic Games first televised?
Ans. In the year of 1956, the Olympic Games were televised first.

9. Who are more, men or women in the world?
Ans. Men are more than women in the world.

10.  Who wrote the Declaration of Independence in the USA?
Ans. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in USA.

11. How many years are there in a Millennium?
Ans. 1000 years are there in a millennium.
12.  What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?
Ans. CO2 is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide.

13.  What is the fear of spiders called?
Ans. The fear of spiders is known as Arachnophobia.

14. How many chambers does the Human Heart have?
Ans. The human heart has four chambers the two upper atria (singular: atrium) and the two lower ventricles.

15. What was the name of the first cloned sheep?
Ans. It is Dolly!

So now, you have given the test. You may know some of the answers of these questions or all, but the main thing is that, by reading this article, you could improve your general knowledge. It may have helped you in the process of improving you GK.

British Citizenship - Life In The UK Test

 

British Citizenship - Life In The UK Test

 

 

Preparing to gain British citizenship can be a lengthy process. There are several ways of going about it. Those who are applying for UK naturalization is the most common way to gain British citizenship.  It applies to those who were not born in the UK or have any ancestral background.  The first step is to make sure you meet the residency requirements.  Secondly, you must pass a ‘Life in the UK test'.  Then you need to apply for citizenship.

 

People who are applying for  British citizenship or obtaining an indefinite leave to remain (ILR), with an ESOL 3 level should take the Life in the UK test. If your English is less than ESOL 3 then you can take combined English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and citizenship classes instead of taking the test.

 

 

Preparation

 

If you are not up to speed on the culture of the UK, then it is advisable to read “Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship”, 2nd Edition. There are a lot of facts and figures which you will need to learn in order to pass the exam.  There are many who have lived in the UK all their lives would find this test extremely challenging.  It is estimated that 1 in 3 people fail the test, about 30%.  A re-test costs around £34, so failing can be very expensive. It is advised that you join a practice test site to make sure you are fully prepared.

 

 

The Test

 

The questions can be anything from UK society, culture, law, history, government, democracy, employment issues and Europe. The computer based test lasts for 45 minutes and consists of 24  multiple choice questions, which are based on chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of ‘Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship' book. The pass rate is 75%.  The main language for the test is English.  However, audio is allowed.  If you fail, you will have the opportunity to apply for another test, but you will have to pay the fee.

 

 

Who is Exempt?

 

·         If you are under 18 years old or over 65 years of age you will be exempt.

·         Those suffering from physical or mental health conditions that would affect the ability to take the test. Visual or hearing impairments are not exempt, but make sure you mention any impairments or health conditions when booking the test.

 

 

Make sure you take identification such as a passport; full or provisional UK photocard driving license; immigration status document endorsed with a UK Residence Permit, bearing a photograph of the holder; any of these Home office documents: Certificate of Identity Document, Stateless Person Document, or Convention Travel Document.  Make a note of any reference numbers if you have taken test before.

 

 

Step-by-step guide to Life in the UK Test Preparation

 

1.            Visit the UK border agency webpage for details on the exam and additional requirements (lifeintheuk.gov.uk).  Make sure you meet the criteria for British citizenship

 

2.            Book your test as it can take about two weeks. Take the test before you apply for naturalisation

 

3.            Read the official book - Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship (2007), 2nd Edition. Free ebook when you subscribe with citizenshiptests.co.uk

 

4.            Undertake unlimited online practice test questions in exam conditions at www.Citizenshiptests.co.uk

 

5.            Review your test feedback and analysis as a guide for further revision and practice. 

 

6.            If you are getting at least 75% of answers (18 out of 24) correct most of the time, then you are ready for the official test, otherwise re-arrange your test date and undertake further study.

 

7.            Apply for settlement or submit citizenship application

Test Your General Knowledge- A Quiz Part-1

General Knowledge is an important aspect of studies. Co-curricular activities provide knowledge of the world outside the window of the classroom. John Adams said that “Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people.” For students it is important to increase their general knowledge. Having powerful general knowledge you can make yourself better personality, as general knowledge is an important characteristic of a good personality. Wouldn’t it be nice for you if you test your general knowledge by answering the questions that are specially meant for testing your GK? Actually, there is not any better way of improving GK other than answering GK quiz. This article will give you that opportunity. It will give you a free GK quiz. You can test your general knowledge here and decide how strong GK you have. Start from the first question and try to answer it. If you don’t know the answer then you check out answers given below.

1. Who was the famous play writer William Shakespeare’s wife?
Ans. ‘Anna Hathaway’ was William Shakespeare’s wife.

2. What is a supernova?
Ans. It is the end time situation of a star which is going to be exploded.

3. What do the 5 Olympic rings represent?
Ans. The 5 rings of the Olympic represent the 5 continents.

4. Where is the one place that the American flag flies 24 hours a day, but is never raised or lowered and is never saluted?
Ans. It is the Moon!

5. What is a Bull Market on the stock exchange?
Ans. It is when the stocks are rising in value and are expected to be continued rising.

6. What sport is called the sport of Kings?
Ans.  Horse Racing.

7. Which is the longest river in Britain?
Ans.  Severn River is the longest river in Britain.

8. What Year was the Olympic Games first televised?
Ans. In the year of 1956, the Olympic Games were televised first.

9. Who are more, men or women in the world?
Ans. Men are more than women in the world.

10.  Who wrote the Declaration of Independence in the USA?
Ans. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in USA.

11. How many years are there in a Millennium?
Ans. 1000 years are there in a millennium.
12.  What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?
Ans. CO2 is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide.

13.  What is the fear of spiders called?
Ans. The fear of spiders is known as Arachnophobia.

14. How many chambers does the Human Heart have?
Ans. The human heart has four chambers the two upper atria (singular: atrium) and the two lower ventricles.

15. What was the name of the first cloned sheep?
Ans. It is Dolly!

So now, you have given the test. You may know some of the answers of these questions or all, but the main thing is that, by reading this article, you could improve your general knowledge. It may have helped you in the process of improving you GK.