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Who received the old age pension in 1909 in Britain?

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  1. Elderly people over 50 years

  2. Elderly people over 60 years

  3. Elderly people over 70 years

  4. Elderly people over 80 years

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following is true regarding the Municipal Corporations Act 1835? 

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  1. Municipal Corporations Act established boroughs

  2. The boroughs were governed by a council and elected by ratepayers

  3. The citizens of these boroughs paid taxes to improve

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

What were the Metropolitan Police for London nicknamed?

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  1. Peelers

  2. Bobbies

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B

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Correct Option: C

Why many people in London rejected volunteering for the South African War of 1899-1902?

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  1. Because of ill health

  2. Due to fear

  3. They did not like the war

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Opposition to the Second Boer War (1899–1902) was a factor in the war. Inside Britain and the British Empire, there was strong opposition to the Boers and a minority in favour of them. Hunger and contagious diseases were the main cause and many British colonisers had contracted infections during their stay in South Africa, hence, Option A is correct.

Who established the Metropolitan Police Force for London?

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  1. Henry Fielding

  2. Robert Peel

  3. Richard Ford

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B

When did elderly people in Britain receive a pension from the government for the first time?

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  1. 1 January 1908

  2. 1 January 1909

  3. 1 January 1910

  4. 1 January 1911

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Correct Option: B

What were the Bow Street horse patrol policemen nicknamed?

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  1. Charleys

  2. Robin Redbreasts

  3. Scottland Yard

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B

After the passing of old age act in Britain elderly people received a ______ pension.

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  1. daily

  2. weekly

  3. monthly

  4. annually

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Correct Option: B

How much old age pension did an elderly person in Britain receive in 1909?

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  1. 3 shillings

  2. 5 shillings

  3. 10 shillings

  4. 13 shillings

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Correct Option: B

How much old age pension did a married couple in Britain receive in 1909?

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  1. 5 shillings and sixpence

  2. 6 shillings and sixpence

  3. 7 shillings and sixpence

  4. 8 shillings and sixpence

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Correct Option: C